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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the material status in the material master record. Ensure that it is set to a valid status for cost accounting. You can do this by navigating to the material master (transaction code MM03) and checking the status in the relevant views.
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that all necessary fields in the material master are correctly filled out, especially in the accounting and costing views. Make sure the valuation class is appropriate for the material.
  Validate Plant and Storage Location: Check if the material is assigned to a valid plant and storage location. If not, assign it to the correct plant/storage location.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct settings, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the material is set up correctly for COS accounting.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to make necessary adjustments to the material master.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on material master data and cost accounting to understand the requirements for materials used in COS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the C+181 error message in SAP.