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

CB502 - Overview

• 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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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CB502 - Details

• 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