How To Fix IS183 - Maintenance not possible - enter configurable material first

IS183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Maintenance not possible - enter configurable material first

What causes this issue?

You have called up the maintenance function for
configuration.
However, you have not entered a
<GL:configurable_material>configurable material</>.

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

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a configurable material to maintain a
configuration, and then call up the function <LS>Maintain</> again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS183 - Maintenance not possible - enter configurable material first ?

  The SAP error message IS183 ("Maintenance not possible - enter configurable material first") typically occurs in the context of working with configurable materials in SAP, particularly in the areas of sales order processing, production planning, or material master maintenance. This error indicates that the system expects a configurable material to be specified before proceeding with the maintenance task.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configurable Material: The error arises when the system is expecting a configurable material (a material that can be customized based on specific characteristics) but none has been provided.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be applicable to non-configurable materials.
  Configuration Settings: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the material master or the related BOM (Bill of Materials) that prevent the system from recognizing the material as configurable.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Configurable Material: Ensure that you are entering a configurable material in the relevant field. This material should have been