How To Fix C2257 - Material &1 is not copied due to mat.status &2 (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Material &1 is not copied due to mat.status &2 (&3)

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& (&V3&) has material status &V2&, which forbids the use of
this material in production or process orders.

System Response

The material is not adopted in the production or process order.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

You can set the message type using transaction OPJB.
Note that this message is not written in a log, but is always issued
directly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2257 - Material &1 is not copied due to mat.status &2 (&3) ?

  The SAP error message C2257 indicates that a material cannot be copied due to its status. The message typically appears in scenarios where you are trying to create or change a document (like a sales order, purchase order, or production order) that references a material, but the material has a status that prevents it from being used in that context.
  Cause:
  The error message C2257 can occur due to several reasons related to the material's status:
  
  Blocked Material: The material may be blocked for certain transactions (e.g., sales, purchasing).
  Inactive Material: The material might be marked as inactive or obsolete.
  Status Restrictions: The material could have specific status restrictions that prevent it from being used in the current transaction.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions based on the configuration in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material. Look for any indicators that show the material is blocked or inactive.
  
  
  
  Unblock or Activate Material:
  
  If the material is blocked, you may need to unblock it (transaction code MM02) or change its status to active, depending on your business processes and requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Settings:
  
  Check if the material type has any specific settings that restrict its use. This may require consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Users:
  
  If you are unsure about changing the status of the material, consult with relevant business users or stakeholders to understand the implications of unblocking or activating the material.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Documents:
  
  Ensure that there are no open documents (like purchase orders or sales orders) that might be causing the material to be blocked.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that might provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  MM01 (Create Material Master)
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: 
  
  Check the relevant views in the material master (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) to understand the status and restrictions.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the material status if required.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.