Message type: E = Error
Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)
Message number: 005
Message text: No reference material could be determined for material group &
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MH005
- No reference material could be determined for material group & ?The SAP error message MH005 ("No reference material could be determined for material group &") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a reference material for a specific material group during the creation or processing of a material master record. This can happen in various transactions, such as when creating a new material or when trying to copy data from an existing material. Causes: Missing Reference Material: The most common cause is that there is no reference material defined for the specified material group in the system. Incorrect Material Group: The material group specified may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the material master data or in the material group settings. Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the reference materials. Solutions: Check Material Group Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for material
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