How To Fix CO535 - Material & is not a pipeline material - changes not possible

CO535 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 535

• Message text: Material & is not a pipeline material - changes not possible

What causes this issue?

A pipeline material can only be replaced by another pipeline material.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete the pipeline material and add a new store item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO535 - Material & is not a pipeline material - changes not possible ?

  The SAP error message CO535, which states "Material & is not a pipeline material - changes not possible," typically occurs in the context of production planning and controlling (CO) when you attempt to make changes to a material that is not defined as a pipeline material in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to change is not classified as a pipeline material in the material master. Pipeline materials are typically used in industries like oil and gas, where materials are transported through pipelines.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may not allow changes to non-pipeline materials in certain transactions or processes.
  Transaction Context: You may be trying to perform an operation that is only applicable to pipeline materials, such as certain types of production orders or process orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that it is set up correctly and