How To Fix CMD_MATERIAL_API018 - Maint. status &1 for segment &2 is not consistent with material type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Maint. status &1 for segment &2 is not consistent with material type &3

What causes this issue?

The maintenance status determined by the system is not consistent with
values maintained for the given material type.

System Response

The processing of the change request is aborted.

How to fix this error?

Check the maintenance status values for the material type in the
transaction OMS2 and individual fields in the given data segment
(transaction OMSR).

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_MATERIAL_API018 - Maint. status &1 for segment &2 is not consistent with material type &3 ?

  The SAP error message CMD_MATERIAL_API018 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the maintenance status of a material and its material type. This error typically arises when the maintenance status assigned to a material does not align with the expected values for that specific material type.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Maintenance Status: The maintenance status assigned to the material is not valid for the material type. For example, a material type may only allow certain maintenance statuses, and if a different status is assigned, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material type definition that do not match the maintenance status settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors during the creation or modification of the material master data can lead to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the specific material in question. Verify the maintenance status and ensure it is appropriate for the material type.
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and check the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the material type in the SAP system. Ensure that the maintenance statuses allowed for that material type are correctly defined.
  
  You can access this configuration via transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant sections for material types and statuses.
  
  
  
  Correct the Maintenance Status: If the maintenance status is incorrect, update it to a valid status for the material type. This can be done using transaction code MM02 to modify the material master data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the valid maintenance statuses for a specific material type, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional team.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the material creation or modification process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Types: Different material types in SAP (e.g., finished goods, raw materials, semi-finished goods) have specific characteristics and allowed statuses.
  Maintenance Status: This indicates whether a material is active, inactive, or in a specific state of processing.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.