How To Fix CX167 - Material type "&" is not allowed

CX167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Material type "&" is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You want to create a material by instantiation, but the material type
either does not exist or sets the "configurable" indicator
automatically.

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?

Define the material type that you want to use for instantiation in
Customizing, and ensure that this material type is not for configurable
materials.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX167 - Material type "&" is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message CX167, which states "Material type '&' is not allowed," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a material in SAP, and the specified material type is not permitted for the operation you are attempting to perform. This can happen in various contexts, such as during material creation, data migration, or when using specific transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type you are trying to use is not configured in the system or is not allowed for the specific transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials of that type.
  Configuration Settings: The material type may be restricted in the configuration settings of the SAP system, possibly due to business rules or settings in the material master data.
  Transaction-Specific Restrictions: Certain transactions may only allow specific material types, and the one you are trying to use is not included.
  
  Solutions:
  
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