How To Fix 40091 - No approval: Mat.status of component &1 does not allow use in proc. order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 091

• Message text: No approval: Mat.status of component &1 does not allow use in proc. order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40091 - No approval: Mat.status of component &1 does not allow use in proc. order ?

  The SAP error message 40091, "No approval: Mat.status of component &1 does not allow use in proc. order," typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders when the material status of a component does not permit its use in the specified order. This can happen for various reasons, including the material being blocked, not being released for use, or having a status that restricts its utilization in production.
  Causes:
  
  Material Status: The material associated with the component has a status that restricts its use. This could be due to it being blocked for quality reasons, not being released for production, or being marked as obsolete.
  Approval Process: The material may require an approval process that has not been completed, preventing its use in production.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or production order that are causing the restriction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the component material. Look for any indicators that might prevent its use in production.
  If the material is blocked or has a status that restricts its use, you may need to change the status or unblock it (if appropriate).
  
  
  
  Approval Process:
  
  If the material requires approval, ensure that the necessary approvals have been obtained. This may involve checking with the relevant departments (e.g., quality assurance, production planning).
  
  
  
  Review Production Order:
  
  Check the production order (transaction code CO03) to ensure that the component is correctly assigned and that there are no discrepancies in the order that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the configuration settings related to material management and production orders to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CO03: Display Production Order
  
  
  Material Master Views: Check the relevant views in the material master, such as Basic Data, Purchasing, and MRP, to understand the material's status and settings.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change the material status or approve the material for use.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.