Message type: E = Error
Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)
Message number: 174
Message text: The material type & is not allowed for value-only materials
You have specified a material category that is allowed only for
<DS:GLOS.value-only_material>value-only materials</>. However, the
<DS:GLOS.material_type>material type</> &V1& is not allowed for
value-only materials.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Choose a material type for value-only materials.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
MH174
- The material type & is not allowed for value-only materials ?The SAP error message MH174 indicates that the material type you are trying to use is not permitted for value-only materials. Value-only materials are typically materials that do not have a physical inventory, such as services or intangible goods, and are often used in financial transactions rather than in inventory management.
Cause: The error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a material master record for a material type that is not configured to handle value-only materials. This can happen if: The material type you are using is not set up to allow value-only materials in the system configuration. You are trying to create a material that should be a value-only material but are using an incorrect material type.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Material Type Configuration: Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the material type settings. Ensure that the material type you are trying to
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