How To Fix FSH_MSG_CL_VAS001 - Invalid additional material &1; not an additional type of material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MSG_CL_VAS - Message Class for Value Added Services

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Invalid additional material &1; not an additional type of material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_VAS001 - Invalid additional material &1; not an additional type of material ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_VAS001 indicates that there is an issue with the additional material being used in a process, typically related to the handling of additional materials in the context of variant configuration or sales order processing. The message states that the specified additional material (denoted by &1) is not recognized as a valid additional type of material.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material you are trying to use as an additional material may not be defined as an additional material type in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing it as valid.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrect, which can prevent the system from recognizing the material type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified additional material.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify that the material you are trying to use is indeed defined as an additional material type in the system. You can do this by checking the material master data.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for additional materials are correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the configuration in the relevant customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  Update Material Master: If the material is not set up correctly, you may need to update the material master data to ensure it is recognized as an additional material.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the additional material. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling additional materials and resolving related issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material) to update material master data or SPRO to access configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.