How To Fix 8I254 - Material & is not declared for subcontracting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Material & is not declared for subcontracting

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

To activate the material for subcontracting, proceed as follows:
Go to the <DS:TRAN.MM02>material master.</>
Enter the material number and choose <LS>Select View(s).</>
Select <LS>Foreign Trade: Import Data</> and choose <LS>Continue.</>
In the <LS>Excise Data</> group box, select <LS>Subcontractors.</>
Save the material master and continue with the subcontracting challan.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I254 - Material & is not declared for subcontracting ?

  The SAP error message 8I254 indicates that a specific material is not declared for subcontracting in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a subcontracting purchase order or production order for a material that has not been properly set up for subcontracting in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material in question has not been flagged for subcontracting in the material master record.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may not be a valid purchasing info record for the material and the vendor that indicates subcontracting.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration settings for subcontracting may not be in place in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Check the "Purchasing" view and ensure that the material is marked as a subcontracting material. You can do this by checking the "Subcontracting" checkbox.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Use transaction code ME11 to create or ME12 to update the purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination.
  Ensure that the info record has the appropriate settings for subcontracting.
  
  
  
  Check BOM (Bill of Materials):
  
  If the material is part of a BOM, ensure that the components are correctly defined and that the BOM is set up for subcontracting.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the system related to subcontracting. This may involve reviewing the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) under the materials management section.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on subcontracting setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Subcontracting Process: In SAP, subcontracting allows a company to send materials to a vendor for processing. The vendor performs the work and returns the finished product.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  CS01: Create Bill of Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on subcontracting setup.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8I254 and ensure that the material is properly configured for subcontracting in SAP.