How To Fix CUOBOM1170 - Material & is configurable - enter a material type

CUOBOM1170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUOBOM1 - Configurable Order BOM

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Material & is configurable - enter a material type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CUOBOM1170 - Material & is configurable - enter a material type ?

  The SAP error message CUOBOM1170 indicates that a material is configurable, but the system requires a specific material type to be entered. This error typically arises in the context of creating or managing configurable materials in SAP, particularly when working with Bill of Materials (BOM) or when trying to create a sales order for a configurable product.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configurable Material: The material in question is defined as a configurable material (often used in variant configuration scenarios).
  Missing Material Type: The system expects a specific material type to be provided, but it has not been entered or is not recognized.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to process it as expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Material Type: When prompted by the error message, ensure that you enter a valid material type for the configurable material. This can usually be done in the material master