How To Fix MI571 - Indicator for reference materials set in client &

MI571 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MI - Customizing for the Material Master

• Message number: 571

• Message text: Indicator for reference materials set in client &

What causes this issue?

You have allowed the use of particular reference materials such as a
pricing reference material or reference material for consumption. The
indicators for these materials have been set in Customizing table
T130S.

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?

If you do not use certain reference materials in your system, we
recommend cancelling the indicators for them since this will improve
performance. The system will then automatically hide the fields
concerned in the material master.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MI571 - Details

• The SAP error message MI571 indicates that there is an issue with the indicator for reference materials set in the client. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find or recognize the reference material indicator in the configuration settings for the client.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference material indicator may not be configured correctly in the client settings.
  Client-Specific Settings: The settings for reference materials may not be activated or may be incorrectly set for the specific client you are working in.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from accessing the necessary settings or data related to reference materials.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master records that are supposed to be linked to the reference materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for material management and check the settings for reference materials.
  Ensure that