How To Fix CI037 - Backflush not possible when bulk material indicator is set

CI037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Backflush not possible when bulk material indicator is set

What causes this issue?

You have set the indicator for
<DS:GLOS.3526C4BDAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>bulk material</> in the
material master record. At the same time, the material is planned for
backflushing.
A material component that is labeled as a bulk material is directly
available at the <GL:work_center>work center</>. Therefore, no goods
withdrawal can take place for bulk material.

System Response

The backflushing of material where the bulk material indicator has been
set is not allowed in either the task list or the order.

How to fix this error?

Undo either the indicator for bulk material or backflushing in the
material master record.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI037 - Backflush not possible when bulk material indicator is set ?

  The SAP error message CI037 ("Backflush not possible when bulk material indicator is set") typically occurs in the context of production and inventory management when attempting to perform a backflush for materials that are marked as bulk materials. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Bulk Material Indicator: The error arises because the material in question is flagged as a bulk material. In SAP, bulk materials are typically handled differently than standard materials, and backflushing is not allowed for these types of materials.
  Backflush Process: Backflushing is a process where the system automatically deducts the quantity of materials used in production from inventory based on the production order. This process is not compatible with bulk materials due to their handling and storage requirements.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Change Material Type: If the material should not be treated as a bulk material, consider changing the material type in the material master record. This can