How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE214 - You cannot select Change Retail Mat. by Material Master for Standard Mat.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 214

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

What causes this issue?

Retail articles cannot be modified with Master Data Maintenance using
the current configuration.

System Response

You cannot create retail articles using Material Master 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_MESSAGE214 - You cannot select Change Retail Mat. by Material Master for Standard Mat. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSD_MESSAGE214 – "You cannot select Change Retail Mat. by Material Master for Standard Mat."
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to use the "Change Retail Material by Material Master" function for a material that is classified as a Standard Material in SAP Retail. The system restricts changes to retail material data via the material master for standard materials because these materials are managed differently compared to retail materials.
  In SAP Retail, materials can be categorized as:
  
  Standard Materials: Typically managed centrally and not directly linked to retail-specific data.
  Retail Materials: Materials that have retail-specific attributes and are managed with retail-specific transactions.
  
  The function "Change Retail Material by Material Master" is intended only for retail materials, not for standard materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type in the material master (transaction MM03 or MM02). If the material is a standard material, you cannot use the retail-specific change function.
  Use Appropriate Transaction: For standard materials, use the standard material master change transactions (e.g., MM02) instead of retail-specific transactions.
  Convert Material Type (if applicable): If the material should be a retail material, you may need to convert or create a retail material master record instead of a standard material. This involves setting the correct material type and retail-specific data.
  Consult Retail Master Data Team: If unsure, consult with your SAP Retail master data team to understand the correct process for managing the material.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Retail materials have additional views (e.g., Retail, Sales, etc.) that standard materials do not.
  Retail-Specific Transactions: Transactions like WSD1, WSD2, or other retail-specific material maintenance transactions are designed for retail materials only.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to retail material master management for any updates or patches.
  Customization: The system behavior is controlled by configuration in the IMG under Retail -> Master Data -> Article Master -> Basic Settings.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  WSD_MESSAGE214: Cannot select Change Retail Mat. by Material Master for Standard Mat.
  
  
  Cause
  Attempting retail material change function on a standard material.
  
  
  Solution
  Use standard material master transactions or convert material to retail material type.
  
  
  Related Info
  Retail materials have special views and transactions; standard materials do not.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the material number and the transaction you are using, so the issue can be analyzed in more detail.