How To Fix /CWM/MD040 - CW material is not supported in repetitive manufacturing

/CWM/MD040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CWM/MD -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: CW material is not supported in repetitive manufacturing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CWM/MD040 - CW material is not supported in repetitive manufacturing ?

  The SAP error message /CWM/MD040 CW material is not supported in repetitive manufacturing typically indicates that the material you are trying to use in a repetitive manufacturing scenario is not configured correctly for that process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material may not be defined as a type that supports repetitive manufacturing. In SAP, certain material types are designated for specific manufacturing processes.
  Configuration Settings: The material may not have the necessary configuration settings in the material master data to be used in repetitive manufacturing.
  Production Version: There may not be a valid production version assigned to the material for repetitive manufacturing.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings may not allow for repetitive manufacturing for that specific material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material is of a type that supports repetitive manufacturing (e.g., raw materials, semi-finished goods).
  You can check the material type in the material master (transaction