How To Fix MH428 - Material group &1 of material &2 is not defined for Retail.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Material group &1 of material &2 is not defined for Retail.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH428 - Material group &1 of material &2 is not defined for Retail. ?

  The SAP error message MH428 indicates that a specific material group for a material is not defined in the Retail system. This error typically arises when trying to perform operations related to materials in the SAP Retail module, such as creating or updating a material master record.
  Cause:
  
  Material Group Not Defined: The material group specified in the error message is not set up in the system for the material in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Retail module where the material group is not linked to the relevant retail settings.
  Data Entry Error: The material group may have been incorrectly entered or may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration settings for material groups.
  Use transaction code OMD1 to check if the material group exists and is properly configured for Retail.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Material Group:
  
  If the material group does not exist, you will need to create it. Use transaction code MM01 to create a new material group or MM02 to modify an existing one.
  Ensure that the material group is assigned to the appropriate retail settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Material Group to Material:
  
  If the material group exists but is not assigned to the material, you can update the material master record using transaction code MM02 to assign the correct material group.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify material groups and material master records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations related to your organization's retail setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  OMD1: Define Material Groups
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MH428 error and ensure that the material group is properly defined for the material in the Retail system.