How To Fix CONF_IN_PURCH014 - Configuration not possible for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONF_IN_PURCH - Messages for Configuration in Purchasing

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Configuration not possible for material &1

What causes this issue?

An error has occurred during the configuration of material &v1&.

System Response

The configuration cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Check the material master record and the configuration profile for this
material.
If the error reoccurs despite any necessary maintenance of this data,
contact your system administrator with the following data: &V2& &V3&
&V4&.

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 CONF_IN_PURCH014 - Configuration not possible for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message CONF_IN_PURCH014: Configuration not possible for material &1 typically occurs in the context of configuring materials in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with configurable materials in the purchasing process. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid configuration for the specified material.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration Profile: The material may not have a configuration profile assigned, or the profile may not be set up correctly.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to issues in configuration.
  Dependencies Not Defined: The dependencies required for the configuration of the material may not be defined or may be incorrect.
  Incorrect Configuration Settings: The settings in the configuration profile or the variant configuration may not be set up properly.
  Material Not Configurable: The material in question may not be defined as configurable in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material is set up correctly, especially in the Basic Data and Sales views.
  Ensure that the material is marked as configurable.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile assigned to the material. You can do this in transaction code CU41 (for configurable materials).
  Ensure that the profile is correctly defined and that all necessary dependencies are included.
  
  
  
  Define Dependencies:
  
  If dependencies are missing, you may need to define them using transaction code CU01 (to create dependencies) or CU02 (to change dependencies).
  Ensure that the dependencies are correctly linked to the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the settings in the configuration profile to ensure they align with the requirements for the material.
  Make sure that all necessary characteristics and values are defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up configurable materials and profiles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CU41: Maintain Configuration Profile
  CU01: Create Dependency
  CU02: Change Dependency
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to configurable materials and purchasing.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and configuration profiles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management and configuration.