How To Fix CO836 - Material with parameter effectivity should be posted to sales order stock

CO836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Material with parameter effectivity should be posted to sales order stock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO836 - Material with parameter effectivity should be posted to sales order stock ?

  The SAP error message CO836 indicates that there is an issue with the material's parameter effectivity when trying to post to sales order stock. This typically occurs in the context of production orders or when dealing with configurable materials. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Effectivity Parameters: The material in question has effectivity parameters (like validity dates or status) that are not aligned with the sales order stock posting. This can happen if the material is not valid for the specific sales order or if the effectivity dates are not set correctly.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be configured properly for sales order stock. This includes settings related to the sales organization, plant, or storage location.
  Sales Order Configuration: The sales order may not be configured to allow for the posting of the specific material type or effectivity.
  Stock Type: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted,