How To Fix CI038 - Material &1 Plant &2 backflush owing to cancellation of bulk mat. indic.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Material &1 Plant &2 backflush owing to cancellation of bulk mat. indic.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI038 - Material &1 Plant &2 backflush owing to cancellation of bulk mat. indic. ?

  The SAP error message CI038 indicates that there is an issue with backflushing a material in a specific plant due to the cancellation of the bulk material indicator. This typically occurs in the context of production orders or goods movements where backflushing is used to automatically deduct the quantity of materials consumed during production.
  Cause:
  
  Bulk Material Indicator Cancellation: The error arises when the bulk material indicator for the specified material in the specified plant has been canceled. This means that the system is not allowed to backflush the material because it is no longer considered a bulk material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or production settings that prevent backflushing for certain materials.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, or the material may not be defined as a backflushable material.
  Production Order Status: The production order may be in a status that does not allow backflushing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that the bulk material indicator is set correctly and that the material is configured for backflushing.
  
  Transaction Code: MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  Review Production Order: Check the status of the production order. Ensure that it is in a status that allows backflushing (e.g., it should not be completed or closed).
  
  Transaction Code: CO03 (Display Production Order)
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, adjust the configuration settings in the material master or production settings to allow backflushing for the material.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to backflushing and bulk materials.
  Recreate the Material: If the material is incorrectly configured and cannot be adjusted, consider creating a new material with the correct settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Backflushing: This is a process in SAP where the system automatically deducts the quantity of materials used in production from inventory when the production order is confirmed.
  Bulk Material Indicator: This indicator is used to specify whether a material is treated as a bulk material, which can affect how it is handled in production and inventory processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP's support portal for further assistance.