How To Fix 8I294 - Invalid Material status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 294

• Message text: Invalid Material status

What causes this issue?

The materials in the document do not belong to the consummables (C) or
Tools (T) category.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I294 - Invalid Material status ?

  The SAP error message 8I294 - Invalid Material Status typically occurs when there is an attempt to perform an operation on a material that has an invalid or inappropriate status for that operation. This can happen in various contexts, such as during inventory management, production planning, or when trying to post goods movements.
  Causes:
  
  Material Status Configuration: The material may have been assigned a status that restricts certain operations. For example, a material might be marked as "Blocked" or "Inactive."
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in the status.
  Transaction Context: The operation being performed may not be allowed for the current status of the material. For instance, trying to sell a material that is marked as "Blocked."
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on materials with certain statuses.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Status: Review the material status in the material