How To Fix C+181 - Material with invalid status for COS: &1 &2

C+181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Material with invalid status for COS: &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+181 - Material with invalid status for COS: &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message C+181 indicates that there is a material with an invalid status for Cost of Sales (COS) accounting. This typically occurs when the material is not in a valid state for cost accounting processes, which can affect financial reporting and inventory valuation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being used in cost accounting. This could be due to it being marked as inactive, blocked, or having a status that restricts its use in financial transactions.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect settings in the accounting view.
  Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be compatible with the cost accounting settings.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The material may not be assigned to a valid plant or storage location, or the plant may have restrictions on the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Status: Review