M3579 - Commodity code & does not exist in the country &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 579

• Message text: Commodity code & does not exist in the country &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3579 - Commodity code & does not exist in the country & ?

  The SAP error message M3579 indicates that a commodity code you are trying to use does not exist in the specified country. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with international trade, customs, or compliance processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Commodity Code: The commodity code you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the specified country.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code you are using may be incorrect or not aligned with the commodity code.
  Data Maintenance Issues: The relevant master data (like material master or customs data) may not have been properly maintained or updated.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the commodity codes for the specified country.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Commodity Code: Verify that the commodity code you are using is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  Maintain Commodity Codes: If the commodity code does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the following way:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction for maintaining commodity codes (e.g., OBD2 for maintaining customs data).
  Add the missing commodity code for the specified country.
  
  
  
  Verify Country Code: Ensure that the country code you are using is correct. You can check this in the configuration settings or by using transaction codes like OVK1 (Maintain Country-Specific Settings).
  
  
  Update Master Data: If the commodity code is correct but not linked to the material, you may need to update the material master data to include the correct commodity code.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions related to your version of SAP, as the steps may vary.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific configuration and setup.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  Customs and Compliance: Understand the importance of commodity codes in customs declarations and compliance with international trade regulations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to commodity codes and country settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.