M7176 - Material control record missing in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Material control record missing in company code &

What causes this issue?

The plant is assigned to company code &V1&. For this company code, the
system could not determine a <DS:GLOS.control_record>material control
record</>.
Among other things, the material control record determines the current
posting period in the company code.

System Response

It is not possible to enter the transaction/event.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1
Action to be taken by the system administrator
Run the period closing program for the company code.
To do this, choose <LS>Other -> Close period</> from the Material
Master menu.
<DS:TRAN.MMPV>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7176 - Material control record missing in company code & ?

  The SAP error message M7176, which states "Material control record missing in company code &," typically occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction related to a material that does not have a valid material control record in the specified company code. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to post goods movements, create purchase orders, or perform inventory management tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Control Record: The material in question has not been set up correctly in the specified company code. This means that the material master data does not have the necessary control information for that company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The transaction may be referencing the wrong company code, leading to the absence of the material control record.
  Material Not Extended: The material may exist in the system but has not been extended to the relevant company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M7176 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the material is set up for the correct company code. If not, you will need to extend the material.
  
  
  
  Extend Material to Company Code:
  
  Use transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Accounting, Plant Data) and ensure that the material is extended to the required company code.
  Make sure to fill in all necessary fields and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct company code in your transaction. If you are unsure, check with your finance or controlling team to confirm the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (e.g., Accounting, Plant Data) are properly maintained for the material in the specific company code.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to material master data issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7176 error and ensure that the material is properly set up in the system for the specified company code.