How To Fix MI558 - Combination of transaction ref. & and screen seq. & not allowed

MI558 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MI - Customizing for the Material Master

• Message number: 558

• Message text: Combination of transaction ref. & and screen seq. & not allowed

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MI558 - Details

• The SAP error message MI558, which states "Combination of transaction ref. & and screen seq. & not allowed," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or physical inventory processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the combination of the transaction reference and the screen sequence being used in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Transaction Reference: The transaction reference you are trying to use may not be valid for the specific screen sequence you are accessing.
  Screen Sequence Configuration: The screen sequence may not be configured to allow the transaction reference you are using. This can happen if the configuration settings in the system do not match the expected values for the transaction.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not align with standard SAP behavior, leading to this error.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction, which