How To Fix MM058 - The material category &2 is assigned to the material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 058

• Message text: The material category &2 is assigned to the material &1

What causes this issue?

You wanted to perform a function that is not allowed for retail
materials. However, material &V1& is a retail material due to its
<DS:GLOS.material_category>material category</>.

System Response

The function may not be executed.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM058 - The material category &2 is assigned to the material &1 ?

  The SAP error message MM058 indicates that there is an issue related to the material category assigned to a specific material. The message typically reads: "The material category &2 is assigned to the material &1." This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or change a material master record.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Material Category: The material category assigned to the material may not be valid for the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., creating, changing, or deleting a material).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material management module that restrict the use of certain material categories for specific operations.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on materials of that category.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM058 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Category:
  
  Verify that the material category assigned to the