How To Fix CB502 - Invalid material & in order item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CB - PP-PI-PMA: Dialog Messages for Process Management

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Invalid material & in order item &

What causes this issue?

With the selected process message, a goods receipt for the order is
reported to the warehouse (destination &V3&). However, the order item
&V2& that is specified in the message does not contain the material
&V1& specified in the message.

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?

If the message has not yet been sent to another destination, correct
and send it from the message monitor.
Otherwise, manually enter the goods receipt if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB502 - Invalid material & in order item & ?

  The SAP error message CB502 "Invalid material & in order item &" typically occurs in the context of production orders, sales orders, or other order-related transactions when the system cannot find or validate the specified material in the order item. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Defined: The material number specified in the order does not exist in the system or is not defined in the relevant plant or storage location.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive, preventing it from being used in transactions.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be appropriate for the order type being processed (e.g., a non-stock material in a stock order).
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the material (like BOM, routing, etc.) may be missing or incomplete.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not be available in the specified plant or storage location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material number exists in the system using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Review Material Status: Check the status of the material to ensure it is active and not blocked. This can be done in the material master data.
  Validate Material Type: Ensure that the material type is appropriate for the order type. You can check this in the material master data.
  Complete Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data (BOM, routing, etc.) is correctly set up for the material.
  Check Plant/Storage Location: Verify that the material is available in the specified plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master or inventory management.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the material.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  CO01: Create Production Order
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify the exact point of failure.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material management and order processing.
  
  If the error continues after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific SAP configuration and business processes.