How To Fix FSH_PP_MD041 - Enter a valid header merchandise category

FSH_PP_MD041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_PP_MD - Message Class for PP Master Data

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Enter a valid header merchandise category

What causes this issue?

When you maintained a quantity distribution profile, you did not enter a
valid header merchandise category.

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?

Use the input help to select a valid header merchandise category.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_PP_MD041 - Enter a valid header merchandise category ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_MD041, which states "Enter a valid header merchandise category," typically occurs in the context of SAP Fashion Management (FSH) when working with merchandise management or product data. This error indicates that the system requires a valid merchandise category to be specified in the header of a document or transaction, but the provided category is either missing or invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Merchandise Category: The header of the document does not have a merchandise category specified.
  Invalid Merchandise Category: The merchandise category entered does not exist in the system or is not valid for the current context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of merchandise categories in the system, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use certain merchandise categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Merchandise Category: Ensure that a valid merchandise category is entered in the header. You can do