How To Fix CX044 - Function only supported for material or document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Function only supported for material or document

What causes this issue?

You want to display the classification data of a BOM component. This
function is only allowed for materials and documents. However, the BOM
component is not a material or a document.

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?

Select a component that is a material or a document.
If you selected a class item, you can display classification data once
the class node has been replaced with a specific material or document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX044 - Function only supported for material or document ?

  The SAP error message CX044 ("Function only supported for material or document") typically occurs when a function or operation is attempted on an object that is not a material or document type that the function supports. This error is often encountered in various SAP modules, particularly in materials management (MM) or logistics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The function you are trying to execute is designed to work only with materials or specific document types, and the object you are passing does not meet this requirement.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where a non-material or non-document object is being referenced.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the object type you are working with.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling the object types correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Object Type: Check the object you are trying to process. Ensure that it