How To Fix MH034 - You cannot use the reference material for retail (MAW1 missing)

MH034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: You cannot use the reference material for retail (MAW1 missing)

What causes this issue?

The reference material has been created with the material master for
industry, and cannot be used in retail.

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 a retail material as the reference material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH034 - You cannot use the reference material for retail (MAW1 missing) ?

  The SAP error message MH034, which states "You cannot use the reference material for retail (MAW1 missing)," typically occurs in the context of materials management and retail processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to use a reference material for retail purposes because the necessary data (specifically the MAW1 view) is missing.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have the required Retail view (MAW1) set up in the material master. The MAW1 view contains essential information for retail operations, such as pricing, sales data, and other retail-specific attributes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the material has the MAW1 view properly configured. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter Material Number:
  
  Input the material number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Select Views:
  
  In the selection screen, ensure that you