How To Fix MH219 - Table MARTSTATUS cannot be maintained on its own

MH219 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 219

• Message text: Table MARTSTATUS cannot be maintained on its own

What causes this issue?

You have selected only table MARTSTATUS in mass maintenance. However,
this table is used only to specify the
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_status>maintenance statuses</> for the other
tables.

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?

Select at least one other table that contains the fields whose data you
want to change.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH219 - Table MARTSTATUS cannot be maintained on its own ?

  The SAP error message MH219, which states "Table MARTSTATUS cannot be maintained on its own," typically occurs when there is an attempt to directly maintain or modify the MARTSTATUS table without going through the appropriate processes or transactions that manage its data.
  
  Cause:
  The MARTSTATUS table is a system table used by SAP to manage the status of materials in the context of the Material Management (MM) module. This table is not designed to be directly edited or maintained by users. Instead, it is updated automatically by the system based on specific transactions or processes, such as goods movements, inventory management, or other related activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error MH219, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction or process you were trying to execute when the error occurred. This could be related to material movements, inventory adjustments, or other MM-related activities.
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: Instead of trying to maintain the