How To Fix MH178 - Listing not possible for material group reference materials

MH178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Listing not possible for material group reference materials

What causes this issue?

You wanted to carry out the <DS:GLOS.listing>listing</> operation for a
<DS:GLOS.material_group_reference_material>material group reference
material</>. These materials cannot be used operationally and serve
only as sources of default data when creating and extending materials
of a <DS:GLOS.material_group>material group</>.

System Response

As a result, the system cannot list these materials.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH178 - Listing not possible for material group reference materials ?

  The SAP error message MH178, which states "Listing not possible for material group reference materials," typically occurs in the context of material listing and exclusion processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that are categorized as reference materials. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during sales order processing, inventory management, or when trying to create or modify listings for materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Group Configuration: The material group associated with the reference materials may not be configured correctly for listing purposes. Reference materials are often treated differently in terms of listing and exclusion.
  
  
  Listing Configuration: The listing configuration in the system may not allow reference materials to be included in the listing. This could be due to settings in the material master or the listing procedure.
  
  
  Material Type: The material type of the reference material may not be compatible with the listing process. Some material types are excluded from listings by