How To Fix MAT_MESSAGES034 - Materials cannot be created in a retail system

MAT_MESSAGES034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAT_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Materials cannot be created in a retail system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MAT_MESSAGES034 - Materials cannot be created in a retail system ?

  The SAP error message MAT_MESSAGES034 indicates that materials cannot be created in a retail system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Retail (IS-Retail) environments, where specific configurations and settings are required for material management.
  
  Cause:
  
  System Configuration: The retail system may have specific settings that restrict the creation of materials. This could be due to the system being configured to only allow certain types of materials or specific processes for material creation.
  Master Data Settings: The material master data may not be set up correctly, or the necessary views for retail materials may not be activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the material may not have the necessary authorizations or roles assigned to perform this action.
  Integration Issues: If the retail system is integrated with other systems (like SAP S/4HANA or other ERP systems), there may be issues with data synchronization or integration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in