How To Fix MH037 - The & view is not allowed without &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 037

• Message text: The & view is not allowed without &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH037 - The & view is not allowed without & ?

  The SAP error message MH037, which states "The & view is not allowed without &," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or related modules when there is an issue with the configuration of views for a material master record. This error indicates that a specific view of the material cannot be accessed or processed because a prerequisite view is not maintained or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Prerequisite View: The error usually arises when a material view (e.g., Purchasing, Sales, Accounting) is being accessed or modified, but the system requires another view (e.g., Basic Data, Plant Data) to be maintained first.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master that dictate which views are dependent on others.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required view.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Views: Identify which view is required for the view you are trying to access. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the material master.
  Maintain the Missing View: Go to the material master record and ensure that the prerequisite view is maintained. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the material master transaction (e.g., MM01, MM02).
  Selecting the required views and ensuring that all prerequisite views are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration settings in the Material Management module to ensure that the dependencies between views are correctly set up.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required views. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material master management include MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master views and their dependencies.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or MM functional team for further investigation.