How To Fix MH018 - The reference material has a different material group

MH018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The reference material has a different material group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH018 - The reference material has a different material group ?

  The SAP error message MH018 indicates that there is a mismatch between the material group of the reference material and the material group of the material you are trying to create or modify. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to create a new material based on an existing reference material, but the material groups do not match.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Group Mismatch: The reference material has been assigned to a different material group than the one you are trying to assign to the new material.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master that enforce specific rules regarding material groups.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying the material master.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Groups: Verify the material group of the reference material and the material you are trying to create. You can do this by navigating to the material master record in SAP.
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display