How To Fix MM173 - Not possible to maintain inflation data here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Not possible to maintain inflation data here

What causes this issue?

You wanted to maintain inflation data. However, this requires:
You to specify a plant or company code (depending on whether valuation
at your company is at plant level or company code level)
The view to contain the appropriate
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_status>maintenance status</> for accounting data
Inflation processing for materials management to be activated for the
country of the plant or company code in Customizing
<ZH>Note</>
You cannot maintain inflation data when scheduling the creation or
changing of a material.

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?

Check the views selected.
Ask your system administrator to check the following:
Whether the view contains the maintenance status you require
Whether inflation processing for materials management is activated for
the relevant country in Customizing
Information for system administrators
In the IMG activity <LS>Configure customized material master</>, you
can see what maintenance statuses a view contains by choosing
<LS>Maintain screen sequences, logical screens, subscreens</>.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMT3>Proceed</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM173 - Not possible to maintain inflation data here ?

  The SAP error message MM173 ("Not possible to maintain inflation data here") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) when there is an attempt to maintain or update inflation data for materials in a way that is not allowed by the system configuration or the current transaction context.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Transaction Context: The error may arise if you are trying to maintain inflation data in a transaction that does not support it.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that inflation data cannot be maintained for certain materials or under certain conditions.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may not allow inflation data to be maintained.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain inflation data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction code that allows for the maintenance of inflation data. For example, inflation data is typically maintained in the material master (transaction MM02).
  Review Material Type: Verify that the material type you are working with allows for inflation data maintenance. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team.
  Configuration Review: If you have access, check the configuration settings in the Material Management module to see if there are any restrictions on maintaining inflation data.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to maintain inflation data. If not, contact your SAP security team to request the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on maintaining inflation data for materials.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to ensure you are in the right context.
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured and maintained in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to inflation data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Material Management.