How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE213 - You cannot select Change Retail Mat. by Core Master Data for Standard Mat

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 213

• Message text: You cannot select Change Retail Mat. by Core Master Data for Standard Mat

What causes this issue?

Retail articles cannot be modified with core master data maintenance
using the current configuration.

System Response

You cannot create retail articles using core master data maintenance
when the <ZK>Material Creation </>parameter is set to <ZK>Standard
Material</>.

How to fix this error?

Set the parameter to <ZK>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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE213 - You cannot select Change Retail Mat. by Core Master Data for Standard Mat ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSD_MESSAGE213: You cannot select Change Retail Mat. by Core Master Data for Standard Mat
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to change retail material data using the "Change Retail Material by Core Master Data" transaction or function for a material that is classified as a Standard Material rather than a Retail Material.
  In SAP Retail, materials are categorized differently:
  
  Retail Material: Materials managed with retail-specific master data and processes.
  Standard Material: Materials managed with standard SAP ERP master data processes.
  
  The transaction or function you are using is designed specifically for Retail Materials and does not support Standard Materials. Hence, the system prevents you from proceeding and throws this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Verify the material type of the material you are trying to change.
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) and check the material type field.
  If the material is a Standard Material (e.g., type FERT, ROH, etc.), you cannot use retail-specific transactions.
  
  
  
  Use Appropriate Transaction:
  
  For Standard Materials, use standard SAP material master transactions such as:
  
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM01 (Create Material)
  
  
  For Retail Materials, use retail-specific transactions like:
  
  WSD1 (Change Retail Material by Core Master Data)
  Or other retail master data transactions.
  
  
  
  
  
  Convert Material Type (if applicable):
  
  If the material should be a Retail Material but is currently a Standard Material, you may need to create a new Retail Material or convert the material type accordingly.
  Note: Changing material type is generally not recommended or straightforward; consult your SAP Retail functional consultant before attempting.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material master data and retail master data are properly integrated and configured.
  Retail materials should be created and maintained in accordance with SAP Retail guidelines.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Retail Master Data: Retail materials have additional master data views and attributes that are not present in standard materials.
  Material Type: The material type controls the business processes and transactions applicable to the material.
  Transactions:
  
  WSD1 - Change Retail Material by Core Master Data (for Retail Materials only)
  MM02 - Change Material (for Standard Materials)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to retail master data and material type restrictions if you encounter further issues.
  User Authorization: Ensure you have the correct authorizations to change retail or standard materials.
  
  
  Summary:
  You are trying to change a Standard Material using a Retail Material transaction. Use the appropriate transaction for the material type or ensure the material is correctly classified as a Retail Material before using retail-specific transactions.