How To Fix CT780 - Material status & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CT - CIM messages: ATAB table accesses

• Message number: 780

• Message text: Material status & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The status assigned to the material for which you want to create,
change or display a <GL:routing>routing</>/<GL:inspection_plan>plan</>
is not defined in the system.

How to fix this error?

Access the material master record and assign an existing status to the
material, or
maintain the assigned material status in customizing.
If you have no authorization for customizing, contact your programmers
or your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CT780 - Material status & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message CT780, which states "Material status & is not defined," typically occurs when the system encounters a material status that has not been properly defined in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation or modification of materials, or when trying to perform transactions involving materials with specific statuses.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Material Status: The material status being referenced does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the status may not have been created in the configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The material status may not have been set up in the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as a material being assigned a status that is not valid or recognized by the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for material management and check the material status definitions.
  Ensure that the material status you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Correct the Material Status:
  
  If you find that the material status is indeed undefined, you can either create a new status or correct the existing one.
  Use Transaction Code: OMS2 to maintain material status definitions.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the specific material that is causing the error (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Ensure that the material status assigned to the material is valid and correctly spelled.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals for your specific SAP implementation to understand the expected material statuses.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Status: Material statuses in SAP are used to control the availability and usability of materials in various processes. They can restrict certain actions, such as procurement or sales.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material data.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify material statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CT780 error and ensure that the material statuses in your SAP system are correctly defined and utilized.