How To Fix IS167 - Material & is not a configurable material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Material & is not a configurable material

What causes this issue?

You have selected <GL:material>material</> &V1&.
This is <ZH>not</> a
<GL:configurable_material>configurable material</>.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Choose a material with a <GL:material_type>material type</>
that allows configuration.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS167 - Material & is not a configurable material ?

  The SAP error message IS167, which states "Material & is not a configurable material," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing or when trying to create or manage configurable materials in SAP. This error indicates that the material you are trying to work with is not set up as a configurable material in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material in question is not defined as a configurable material in the material master record. Configurable materials are those that can be customized based on specific characteristics and options.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type assigned to the material may not support configuration. Only certain material types (like KMAT) are designated for configurable materials.
  Missing Configuration Profile: The material may not have an associated configuration profile, which is necessary for defining the characteristics and options available for configuration.
  Sales Order Entry: If you are trying to create a sales order for a material