How To Fix MH039 - The material group & is not defined for retail

MH039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 039

• Message text: The material group & is not defined for retail

What causes this issue?

You wanted to create a material with the material group &. However,
this material group is not allowed for 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?

You have the following options:
Choose a material group that is defined for Retail.
Create an appropriate material group.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH039 - The material group & is not defined for retail ?

  The SAP error message MH039 indicates that the material group specified is not defined for retail. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail (IS-Retail) when trying to perform operations related to materials that are not properly configured in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Group Not Defined: The material group you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for retail purposes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the retail module where the material group is not linked to the retail environment.
  Data Entry Error: The material group code may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Material Group:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics -> Material Master -> Material -> Create (Special) -> Retail.
  Ensure that the material group is defined for retail. You may need to create a new material group if it does not exist.
  
  
  
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