How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE211 - You cannot select Creation based on MM Maint. for Standard Material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 211

• Message text: You cannot select Creation based on MM Maint. for Standard Material

What causes this issue?

Retail articles cannot be created using Material Master Maintenance
using the current configuration.

System Response

You cannot create retail articles using Master Material Maintenance when
the <ZK>Material Creation</> parameter is set to <ZK>Standard Material
</>.

How to fix this error?

Set the parameter to Retail Material in Customizing by choosing
<ZK>Materials Management -> General Settings for Materials Management ->
Enhanced Material Search -> Configure and Activate Enhanced Material
Search with Creation</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE211 - You cannot select Creation based on MM Maint. for Standard Material ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE211: You cannot select Creation based on MM Maint. for Standard Material
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to create or maintain a Standard Material using the Material Management (MM) Maintenance method, but the system settings or business rules do not allow creation or maintenance of standard materials through this particular method.
  In SAP, materials can be created or maintained via different methods or processes depending on the material type and business requirements. For Standard Materials, the system expects creation or maintenance through specific processes (e.g., via the Logistics - General or Production Planning modules), and not through MM Maintenance if it is restricted.
  The error indicates a mismatch between the material type (Standard Material) and the selected creation/maintenance method (MM Maintenance).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type and Creation Method:
  
  Verify the material type you are trying to create or maintain.
  Confirm that the creation method selected is appropriate for the material type.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction or Process:
  
  For Standard Materials, use the standard material creation transactions such as:
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  
  
  Avoid using MM Maintenance if it is not configured or allowed for Standard Materials.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration in SPRO under:
  
  Logistics - General ? Material Master ? Settings for Key Fields ? Define Material Types
  
  
  Ensure that the creation methods allowed for Standard Materials are correctly set.
  If MM Maintenance is not allowed for Standard Materials, do not select it.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the error persists, consult with your SAP MM or configuration team to review the system settings.
  There might be custom validations or user-exits that restrict creation methods for certain material types.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Types in SAP: Different material types (e.g., Raw Materials, Finished Products, Standard Materials) have different allowed processes for creation and maintenance.
  Material Master Transactions:  
  
  MM01: Create Material  
  MM02: Change Material  
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  Material Master Maintenance Methods:  
  
  MM Maintenance  
  Other module-specific maintenance (e.g., PP, SD)
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material master creation restrictions.
  Review SAP Help Portal for material master configuration.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process you are using when this error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.