How To Fix MU074 - Processing in Sales and Distribution is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Processing in Sales and Distribution is not allowed

What causes this issue?

Due to an incorrect configuration in Customizing, the
<DS:GLOS.3526C404AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>BOM usage</> &V1& does not
allow BOM items to be maintained in Sales and Distribution. However,
the maintenance of BOM items in Sales and Distribution is necessary for
using the <DS:GLOS.3526BBD7AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>structured material
</> in sales orders.

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?

Ask your system administrator to correct the configuration in
Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

In SAP Retail, all BOM components are flagged as sales-relevant items.
For this reason, the BOM usage &V1& must be configured so that all
items may be maintained in Sales and Distribution. You do this in
Customizing for <LS>Basic Data</> (Production) in the activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLPSOS20>Define BOM Usages</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU074 - Processing in Sales and Distribution is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MU074 ("Processing in Sales and Distribution is not allowed") typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) when there is an attempt to perform an operation that is not permitted due to certain restrictions or settings in the system. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may not be configured to allow certain operations (e.g., creating a sales order, delivery, etc.).
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) may not be properly set up or may not exist in the system.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action in the Sales and Distribution module.
  Status of the Document: The document you are trying to process may be in a status that does not allow further processing (e.g., blocked, completed).
  Customizing Settings: There may be specific customizing settings in the SAP system that restrict processing for certain conditions or scenarios.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant document type in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) and ensure that it is set up correctly to allow the desired processing.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the sales area is correctly defined and that the relevant master data (customer, material) is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the action. This can be done through transaction codes like SU53 (to analyze authorization issues) or PFCG (to manage roles).
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Review the status of the document you are trying to process. If it is blocked or completed, you may need to take appropriate actions to unblock or reverse the document.
  
  
  
  Consult Customizing Settings:
  
  If there are specific customizing settings that restrict processing, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to review and adjust these settings as necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to understand where the error occurs.
  SAP Community and Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to Sales and Distribution processes and error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further investigation.