How To Fix MH195 - Industry materials cannot be maintained in the retail system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Industry materials cannot be maintained in the retail system

What causes this issue?

Your system is defined as an SAP Retail System. For this reason, you
can use only retail-specific functions for maintaining material master
records, and not industry functions.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH195 - Industry materials cannot be maintained in the retail system ?

  The SAP error message MH195, which states "Industry materials cannot be maintained in the retail system," typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail (IS-Retail) when there is an attempt to create or modify a material that is classified as an "industry material" in a retail environment. This error indicates that the system is configured to prevent the maintenance of certain types of materials in the retail system.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Configuration: The material type being used is classified as an industry material, which is not allowed to be maintained in the retail system. This is often due to the specific settings in the material type configuration.
  System Settings: The system may be set up to restrict the maintenance of industry materials in the retail module, as these materials are typically managed differently than retail-specific materials.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the master data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type of the material you are trying to maintain. If it is an industry material, you may need to use a different material type that is compatible with the retail system.
  Use Retail-Specific Material Types: Ensure that you are using material types that are specifically designed for retail (e.g., ROH, FERT, HAWA) instead of industry materials.
  Consult Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material types and industry materials. This may involve checking the settings in transaction SPRO under the relevant sections for material management and retail.
  Create a New Material: If you need to maintain a material in the retail system, consider creating a new material with the appropriate retail material type.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on material types and their usage in the retail system.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for help.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure and types of material master data in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the different material types and their intended use.
  SAP Retail (IS-Retail): Knowledge of the specific functionalities and configurations of SAP Retail can help in troubleshooting issues related to material management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to manage materials effectively.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring the correct material types are used, you should be able to resolve the MH195 error.