How To Fix CX017 - Material "&" is not configurable

CX017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Material "&" is not configurable

What causes this issue?

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

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 CX017 - Material "&" is not configurable ?

  The SAP error message CX017, which states that "Material '&' is not configurable," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a configurable material in SAP, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration settings for the specified material. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material in question is not defined as a configurable material in the system. Configurable materials are usually defined with a specific material type (e.g., KMAT).
  Missing Configuration Profile: The material may not have an associated configuration profile or variant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number you are trying to use may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incomplete information in the configuration settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Verify that the material is created with the correct material type (e.g., KMAT for