How To Fix /ISDFPS/FORCER081 - Material category &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FORCER -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Material category &1 is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCER081 - Material category &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCER081 Material category &1 is not permitted typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar modules where specific material categories are restricted based on configuration settings. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Material Category Restrictions: The error indicates that the material category specified (represented by &1) is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform. This could be due to configuration settings that restrict certain material categories from being used in specific processes or transactions.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to only allow certain material categories for specific planning scenarios, transactions, or processes.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Category Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP where material categories are defined.
  Verify if the material category in question is indeed restricted for the operation you are trying to perform.
  If necessary, update the configuration to allow the material category.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the material in question to ensure it is correctly assigned to the appropriate category.
  If the material category is incorrect, you may need to change it to a permitted category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or configuration guides for your specific module to understand the restrictions on material categories.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the operation has the necessary authorizations to work with the specified material category.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM03 (Display Material) to check material details.
  Customizing Settings: The relevant customizing settings can often be found under the following paths:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics ? Material Management ? Material Master ? Basic Settings ? Define Material Types.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the application logs or error logs for more detailed information about the error context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.