How To Fix /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE083 - Item &1: Material assignment status &2 is not permitted for return

/ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE -

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Item &1: Material assignment status &2 is not permitted for return

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE083 - Item &1: Material assignment status &2 is not permitted for return ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE083 indicates that there is an issue with the material assignment status for a specific item during a return process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where material management and logistics are involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error message states that the material assignment status for the item is not permitted for a return. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that does not allow for returns. For example, it could be marked as "blocked," "restricted," or "not returnable."
  Document Type: The document type used for the return may not be configured to allow returns for items with the specified material status.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict returns based on certain criteria, such as the material type or status.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules in