How To Fix CMD_MATERIAL_API014 - Material &1 cannot be created when maintenace status equals 'C'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_MATERIAL_API - Message Class for Sydney Material API Layer

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Material &1 cannot be created when maintenace status equals 'C'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_MATERIAL_API014 - Material &1 cannot be created when maintenace status equals 'C' ?

  The SAP error message CMD_MATERIAL_API014 indicates that a material cannot be created because its maintenance status is set to 'C'. This status typically means that the material is in a "blocked" or "inactive" state, preventing any changes or new entries related to that material.
  Cause:
  
  Maintenance Status 'C': The material's maintenance status is set to 'C', which usually indicates that the material is not allowed to be created or modified. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The material is marked for deletion.
  The material is inactive or blocked for some business reason.
  The material is in a status that does not allow for creation or modification.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material and check its current status.
  Look for the maintenance status in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Change Maintenance Status:
  
  If the material is indeed blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status. This can be done using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the relevant views and change the status to allow for creation or modification.
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Process Owner:
  
  If you are unsure why the material is in this status, consult with the relevant business process owner or team to understand the implications of changing the status.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or processes that require the material to remain in its current status. Changing the status without understanding the implications could lead to issues in other areas.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the material status. If not, you may need to contact your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master, as the maintenance status can be set in various views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional context or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the creation of the material again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CMD_MATERIAL_API014 error and successfully create or modify the material as needed.