How To Fix DMF_OUTBOUND111 - Material list filtered for material categories greater than 20.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMF_OUTBOUND -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Material list filtered for material categories greater than 20.

What causes this issue?

When processing the list of materials, some of the materials were
filtered out because the material category was greater than 20.
The following material types are not supported:
21 Hierarchy material
22 Group material
30 Material group reference material

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND111 - Material list filtered for material categories greater than 20. ?

  The SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND111 indicates that the material list has been filtered for material categories greater than 20. This typically occurs in the context of data management frameworks (DMF) or when dealing with outbound data processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Material Category Filtering: The error suggests that the system is trying to process materials that fall into specific categories, and the filtering criteria are set to exclude materials with categories less than or equal to 20. This could be due to configuration settings or specific business rules that dictate which material categories are relevant for the outbound process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the DMF settings or the material master data that leads to this filtering.
  Data Integrity Issues: If the material master data is not correctly maintained, it may lead to unexpected filtering results.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Categories: Review the material categories in your system. Ensure that the materials you expect to be processed fall within the correct categories. If necessary, adjust the material categories of the relevant materials.
  Review DMF Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the DMF or the specific outbound process. Ensure that the filtering criteria align with your business requirements.
  Adjust Filtering Criteria: If the filtering criteria are too restrictive, consider modifying them to include the necessary material categories. This may involve changing the settings in the DMF configuration or the specific outbound process.
  Data Maintenance: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained and that all relevant materials are assigned to the appropriate categories.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for DMF and material management to understand the filtering logic and configuration options.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check material details and MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to modify material categories.
  Support Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address specific issues.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide deeper insights into the specific configuration and data setup in your SAP environment.