How To Fix MI573 - Screen reference is for retail; choose a retail screen sequence

MI573 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MI - Customizing for the Material Master

• Message number: 573

• Message text: Screen reference is for retail; choose a retail screen sequence

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MI573 - Details

• The SAP error message MI573, which states "Screen reference is for retail; choose a retail screen sequence," typically occurs in the context of using the SAP system for retail operations, particularly when dealing with inventory management or related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects a specific screen sequence that is tailored for retail processes, but the current configuration or transaction does not align with that expectation. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The user may be using a transaction code that is not intended for retail operations.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle retail-specific processes.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the appropriate role or authorization to access retail-specific screens.
  Screen Sequence Settings: The screen sequence settings in the system may not be correctly defined for the retail module.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MI573 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction Code: Ensure that you