How To Fix MH070 - First maintain the generic material for the views required

MH070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 070

• Message text: First maintain the generic material for the views required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH070 - First maintain the generic material for the views required ?

  The SAP error message MH070, "First maintain the generic material for the views required," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a material in SAP without first defining a generic material. This error is common in scenarios where materials are managed in a variant configuration or when using generic materials for production.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires a generic material to be defined before you can create or maintain specific views for a material. This is particularly relevant in the context of variant configuration, where a generic material serves as a template for specific variants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MH070 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Create a Generic Material:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  Select the appropriate material type that supports generic materials (e.g., FERT for finished goods).
  Enter the necessary data for the generic material, including basic data, purchasing, and sales views as required.
  Save the generic material.
  
  
  
  Maintain Views for