How To Fix CN363 - Configuration for material & is not permitted. You cannot save

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 363

• Message text: Configuration for material & is not permitted. You cannot save

What causes this issue?

You processed the configuration for material &V1& and want to save the
network.
The configuralbe network components has a locked, incomplete, or
inconsisten configuration, which you can change only in the sales
order.

System Response

The system does not allow you to save.

How to fix this error?

Process the configuration in the sales order.

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 CN363 - Configuration for material & is not permitted. You cannot save ?

  The SAP error message CN363 ("Configuration for material & is not permitted. You cannot save") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) when trying to save a configuration for a material that is not allowed due to certain settings or restrictions. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Material Configuration Not Allowed: The material you are trying to configure may not be set up for configuration in the system. This could be due to missing configuration settings in the material master.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration Profile: The configuration profile assigned to the material may not be correctly defined or may not allow the specific configuration you are trying to save.
  
  
  Missing Dependencies: There may be dependencies or constraints defined in the configuration that are not being met, leading to the inability to save the configuration.
  
  
  Status of the Material: The material might be in a status that does not allow configuration changes (e.g., blocked, inactive).
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform configuration for that material.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings: Verify that the material is set up for configuration. Go to the material master (transaction MM03) and check the configuration settings in the relevant views.
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile: Ensure that the configuration profile assigned to the material is correctly defined and allows the desired configuration. You can check this in transaction CU41 (for configuration profiles).
  
  
  Validate Dependencies: Review the dependencies and constraints defined for the configuration. Ensure that all required conditions are met before attempting to save the configuration.
  
  
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is active and not blocked. You can check this in the material master or by using transaction MM02 to change the status if necessary.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to configure the material. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CU41: Maintain Configuration Profile
  CU50: Configuration Profile Overview
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to configuration errors.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CN363 error and implement a solution to resolve it.