How To Fix MH174 - The material type & is not allowed for value-only materials

MH174 - Overview

• 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

What causes this issue?

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.

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 material type for value-only materials.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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