How To Fix /CWM/MD017 - Material &1 cannot be defined as a CW material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CWM/MD -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Material &1 cannot be defined as a CW material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CWM/MD017 - Material &1 cannot be defined as a CW material ?

  The SAP error message /CWM/MD017 Material &1 cannot be defined as a CW material typically occurs in the context of the SAP Carve-Out Warehouse Management (CWM) module. This error indicates that the material you are trying to define or use as a Carve-Out Warehouse (CW) material does not meet certain criteria or conditions required by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type of the item may not be compatible with CW materials. Certain material types are not allowed to be defined as CW materials.
  Missing Master Data: The material may lack essential master data, such as basic data, purchasing data, or sales data, which is required for CW materials.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the material from being classified as a CW material.
  Status of the Material: The material might be in a status that does not allow it to be defined as a CW material