How To Fix MH024 - The material category & is not allowed; choose another material category

MH024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 024

• Message text: The material category & is not allowed; choose another material category

What causes this issue?

The material category &V1& is not allowed when a material is created.

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?

Choose another material category from those offered in the input help
(F4).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH024 - The material category & is not allowed; choose another material category ?

  The SAP error message MH024 indicates that the material category you are trying to use is not allowed in the current context. This typically occurs when you are attempting to create or modify a material master record, and the specified material category does not meet the system's configuration or business rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Category: The material category you are trying to use may not be valid for the type of material you are trying to create or modify.
  Configuration Settings: The material category may not be configured in the system for the specific plant or company code you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified material category.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or restrictions may be in place that prevent the use of specific material categories in certain scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Category: Verify that the material category you are trying to use is valid and appropriate