MH221 - Previous status will be adopted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Previous status will be adopted

Maintenance Status for Material Master Records
For the mass maintenance of your material master records, you have not
selected table MARTSTATUS. As a result, the system will consider only
the previously maintained <DS:GLOS.user_department>user departments</>.
If you want to change the data of fields contained in user departments
that you have not already maintained, you must also select table
MARTSTATUS and select the corresponding user departments.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH221 - Previous status will be adopted ?

  The SAP error message MH221 ("Previous status will be adopted") typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory management processes, particularly when dealing with stock movements or inventory adjustments. This message indicates that the system is unable to change the status of a material document or stock item due to certain conditions not being met.
  Cause:
  
  Status Conflict: The material document or stock item may already have a status that prevents it from being changed. For example, if the item is already in a "posted" status, the system may not allow further changes.
  Incomplete Transactions: There may be incomplete transactions or processes that need to be resolved before the status can be updated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the material document.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may restrict status changes based on business rules or settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the material document or stock item to understand why the change cannot be made. You can do this by using transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or MB51 (Material Document List).
  Complete Pending Transactions: Ensure that all related transactions are completed. This may involve checking for open purchase orders, stock transfers, or other related documents.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to request the appropriate permissions.
  Consult Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review any settings that may be affecting the status change. This may involve checking movement types, document types, or other relevant configurations.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to analyze the situation further. For example, you can use MB1A, MB1B, or MB1C for various stock movements and adjustments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed explanations of material document statuses and the implications of each status.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.