How To Fix MH420 - Error in Classification of Material Group &1 of Material &2.

MH420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Error in Classification of Material Group &1 of Material &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH420 - Error in Classification of Material Group &1 of Material &2. ?

  The SAP error message MH420, which states "Error in Classification of Material Group &1 of Material &2," typically occurs during the classification process of materials in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the classification of a specific material group associated with a material.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Classification Data: The material group may not have the necessary classification data defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Group: The material group assigned to the material may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the classification system or the material master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the classification data.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or its classification.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Group: Verify that the material group specified in the error message exists and is correctly defined in the system.
  Review Classification