How To Fix CX004 - Material "&" is not configurable

CX004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Material "&" is not configurable

What causes this issue?

You entered a material that is not configurable. This function is only
supported for configurable materials.
<DS:GLOS.configurable_material>configurable materials</> are either
created with a material type with the <ZH>configurable</> indicator
(material type KMAT in the standard system) or defined as configurable
using the indicator in the material master.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a configurable material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX004 - Material "&" is not configurable ?

  The SAP error message CX004, which states that "Material '&' is not configurable," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a configurable material in SAP, but the specified material is not set up as a configurable material in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material in question is not defined as a configurable material in the material master data. Configurable materials are usually used in scenarios where products can be customized based on specific characteristics.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type assigned to the material may not support configuration. For example, materials of type "FERT" (finished goods) can be configurable, but others may not be.
  Missing Configuration Profile: The material may not have an associated configuration profile, which is necessary for defining the characteristics and options available for configuration.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction or process being executed may not be