How To Fix /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE008 - Material assignment status &1 is not permitted for return

/ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Material assignment status &1 is not permitted for return

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE008 - Material assignment status &1 is not permitted for return ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE008 indicates that the material assignment status for a specific material is not permitted for a return process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with returns or reverse logistics.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Material Status: The material in question may have a status that does not allow for returns. This could be due to various reasons such as the material being marked as "blocked," "restricted," or "not returnable."
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not allow certain materials to be returned based on business rules or settings defined in the material master or return process configuration.
  
  
  Document Flow: There may be existing document flows or transactions that prevent the return of the material, such as an open sales order or delivery.
  
  
  Return Type: