How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC1873 - Shipping or exporting reports only possible in material view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC1 -

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Shipping or exporting reports only possible in material view

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1873 - Shipping or exporting reports only possible in material view ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1873 indicates that shipping or exporting reports can only be performed in the material view. This error typically arises when a user attempts to generate a report or perform an action that requires a specific view of the material master data, but the required view is not available or not selected.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material View: The material master may not have the necessary views (like Basic Data, Sales, or Plant data) configured or maintained.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may be trying to access a report that requires a specific view that is not currently selected or available in the material master.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required views.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Views:
  
  Go to the material master transaction (e.g., MM03) and check if the required views are maintained for the material in question.
  If the necessary views are missing, you may need to create or update the material master data using transaction MM01 or MM02.
  
  
  
  Select the Correct View:
  
  Ensure that you are selecting the correct view when generating the report. If the report requires a specific view, make sure it is included in your selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the required views. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to request the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation or help files related to the specific report you are trying to run. This may provide additional insights into the required views and data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: The material master in SAP consists of various views that contain different types of data (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, Accounting). Each view is relevant for different business processes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully generate the required reports.