How To Fix FSH_MAIN188 - Season IM flag cannot be set at plant level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Season IM flag cannot be set at plant level

What causes this issue?

Season IM flag not set at the client level.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain Season IM flag at the client level.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN188 - Season IM flag cannot be set at plant level ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN188 indicates that the "Season IM flag cannot be set at plant level." This error typically arises in the context of SAP Fashion Management (FSH) when dealing with seasonal items and their management at the plant level.
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to allow the setting of the Season IM (Inventory Management) flag at the plant level. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the configuration of the material master or the plant settings.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material in question may not be set up correctly in the material master. For example, the material type or the industry sector may not support seasonal items.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant may not be configured to handle seasonal items, or there may be restrictions in place that prevent the setting of the Season IM flag.
  
  
  Business Logic: There may be business rules or logic in place that restrict the ability to set the Season IM flag at the plant level for certain materials or under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material and check the settings related to the Season IM flag.
  Ensure that the material type and industry sector are appropriate for seasonal items.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the specific plant in the SAP system to ensure that it is set up to handle seasonal items.
  Verify that there are no restrictions or settings that would prevent the Season IM flag from being set.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP configuration documentation related to Fashion Management and seasonal items to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Business Rules:
  
  Investigate any business rules or logic that may be preventing the setting of the Season IM flag. This may involve consulting with business process owners or SAP functional consultants.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Fashion Management (FSH): This module is designed to support the fashion industry, including the management of seasonal items, collections, and styles.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it plays a crucial role in inventory management and procurement processes.
  Configuration Transactions: Familiarize yourself with relevant configuration transactions in SAP, such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP Fashion Management for further assistance.