MI574 - PP maint. statuses A/G/F allowed only for mixed form (industry + retail)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MI - Customizing for the Material Master

• Message number: 574

• Message text: PP maint. statuses A/G/F allowed only for mixed form (industry + retail)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MI574 - PP maint. statuses A/G/F allowed only for mixed form (industry + retail) ?

  The SAP error message MI574 indicates that the maintenance statuses A (Active), G (General), and F (Final) are only allowed for mixed forms in the context of industry and retail. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when trying to set or change the maintenance status of a material or product that does not meet the required conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Maintenance Status: The maintenance status you are trying to assign to a material is not compatible with the type of material or the configuration of the system.
  Material Type Configuration: The material type may not be set up to allow the specified maintenance statuses.
  Mixed Form Requirement: The system expects a mixed form (industry + retail) for the maintenance statuses A, G, and F, and the current material configuration does not meet this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type of the item you are trying to maintain. Ensure that it is set up correctly for mixed form processing.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for the material types and their allowed maintenance statuses. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types > Define Attributes of Material Types.
  
  
  Change Maintenance Status: If the material does not need to be in a mixed form, consider changing the maintenance status to one that is allowed for the current configuration.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to material management and maintenance statuses for further guidance on the specific requirements for your scenario.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance, as they may have more insights into your specific system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and SPRO (Customizing) to navigate through material management settings.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the maintenance status of materials in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MI574 error and successfully manage the maintenance statuses of your materials.