How To Fix MH177 - & screen skipped since not maintained for the generic material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 177

• Message text: & screen skipped since not maintained for the generic material

What causes this issue?

You are maintaining a variant of a <DS:GLOS.generic_material>generic
material</>. However, you can maintain only those views that have
already been maintained for the generic material.

System Response

The system skips the <LS>&V1&</> screen, and any others that cannot be
maintained for this reason.

How to fix this error?

First maintain the relevant view(s) for the generic material. You can
then maintain them for the variants as required.

How can this happen?

A generic material has already been created from the <LS>Basic Data</>
and <LS>POS</> views. While changing the generic material, you select
the <LS>Logistics: Distribution Center</> and <LS>Logistics: Store</>
views, and also the <LS>POS</> view since you want to change something
there.
On the <LS>Logistics: Distribution Center</> screen, you choose
<LS>Areas of validity</> to switch to one of the variants. After
entering your data as required, you choose <LS>Enter</> to leave the
screen.
Since the generic material has not yet been maintained from the
<LS>Logistics: Store</> view, this view is not yet active for the
variant. Instead, the system displays the <LS>POS</> screen with the
data for the variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH177 - & screen skipped since not maintained for the generic material ?

  The SAP error message MH177 typically indicates that a screen was skipped because it has not been maintained for a generic material. This error often arises in the context of material master data management, particularly when dealing with generic materials in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Generic Material: The error occurs when you are trying to process a generic material (a material that serves as a template for multiple variants) and the system cannot find the necessary data or configuration for a specific screen related to that material type.
  Missing Data: The specific screen or data required for the generic material has not been maintained in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration or missing entries in the material master data.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the material type or the specific views/screens may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data for the generic material is complete and correctly maintained. Ensure that all necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are filled out.
  Maintain Missing Data: If specific screens are skipped, you may need to maintain the relevant data for those screens. This can be done by accessing the material master (transaction code MM01 or MM02) and ensuring that all required fields are filled in.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the material type in the Customizing settings (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the relevant views are activated for the generic material type.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on maintaining generic materials and the specific requirements for the screens in question.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain the material master data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Material Types: Understand the different material types and their configurations, as this can affect how generic materials are handled.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MH177 error and ensure that the necessary data for the generic material is properly maintained in the system.