How To Fix CX015 - Material '&' cannot be configured independently

CX015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Material '&' cannot be configured independently

What causes this issue?

Before you can configure an object, a
<DS:GLOS.configuration_profile>configuration profile</> must be created
for the object. The object must also be allocated to a class
whose characteristics can be used to configure the object. There is
probably no configuration profile for the object you called, and the
object is not allocated to a variant class.

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?

Create a configuration profile for the object and allocate the object
to a variant class.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX015 - Material '&' cannot be configured independently ?

  The SAP error message CX015, which states "Material '&' cannot be configured independently," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that the material in question is set up in a way that it cannot be configured independently, meaning that it relies on other materials or configurations to be defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material may be defined as a configurable material but lacks the necessary configuration settings or dependencies.
  Dependencies: There may be missing or incorrect dependencies in the configuration profile that prevent the material from being configured independently.
  Hierarchy Issues: The material might be part of a hierarchy where it is dependent on other materials or components.
  Configuration Profile: The configuration profile assigned to the material may not be set up correctly, or it may not allow for independent configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the configuration settings.
  Ensure that the material is