How To Fix 2X001 - Material "&" is not configurable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2X - Messages from lists

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Material "&" is not configurable

What causes this issue?

The selected material cannot be configured.
Only materials which have material type KMAT and which are allocated to
a variant class type can be configured.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2X001 - Material "&" is not configurable ?

  The SAP error message "2X001 Material '&' is not configurable" typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a configurable material in SAP, but the material in question is not set up as a configurable material in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material you are trying to work with is not defined as a configurable material in the material master data. Configurable materials are usually used in scenarios where products can be customized based on specific characteristics (e.g., colors, sizes, features).
  
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type assigned to the material may not support configuration. Only certain material types (like KMAT) are designated for configurable materials.
  
  
  Missing Configuration Profile: The material may not have an associated configuration profile, which is necessary for defining the characteristics and options available for the configurable material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the material type. Ensure that it is set to a type that supports configuration (e.g., KMAT).
  Verify that the material is marked as configurable in the Basic Data view.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Configuration Profile:
  
  If the material is not configured, you may need to create a configuration profile. This can be done using transaction code CU41 (Create Configuration Profile) or CU42 (Change Configuration Profile).
  Assign the configuration profile to the material in the material master.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction for processing configurable materials. For example, use transaction codes like CU50 (Configure Material) to work with configurable materials.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: If the material is supposed to be configurable, ensure that all dependencies (characteristics, classes, etc.) are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Material Types: Familiarize yourself with the different material types in SAP and their characteristics. The material type KMAT is specifically designed for configurable materials.
  
  
  Configuration Profiles: Understand how configuration profiles work in SAP and how they relate to configurable materials. Configuration profiles define the characteristics and dependencies for the configurable material.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configurable materials, material master data, and configuration profiles.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material master data and configuration profiles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully work with configurable materials in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.