/ACCGO/OE_MSG098 - Grades are not maintained for the material

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/OE_MSG -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Grades are not maintained for the material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/OE_MSG098 - Grades are not maintained for the material ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/OE_MSG098 Grades are not maintained for the material typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with materials that have quality management (QM) or batch management features enabled. This error indicates that the system expects grades to be defined for a specific material, but none are found.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Grades: The material in question does not have any grades defined in the system. Grades are often used in industries where quality control is critical, such as food and pharmaceuticals.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master record may not have been properly configured to include grades.
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, the system may require grades to be defined for each batch.
  Quality Management Settings: The quality management settings for the material may not be correctly set up, leading to the requirement for grades.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Grades for the Material:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Select the appropriate views (usually the Basic Data or Quality Management views).
  Add the necessary grades for the material.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material type allows for grades. Some material types may not support grades, so you may need to check the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Settings:
  
  If the material is batch-managed, ensure that grades are defined for the batches as well.
  
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration:
  
  Review the quality management settings in the system to ensure that they are correctly configured to require or not require grades.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to maintain grades for materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OMT3E: Define Material Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to the material master.
  Testing: After making changes, test the process that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management or quality management within SAP.