How To Fix ITOBFLTCON021 - Material for auxiliary materials and consumables cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ITOBFLTCON - Messages for Consumption Control

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Material for auxiliary materials and consumables cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine any material for auxiliary- or expendable
materials.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Call up the Customizing function "Assign auxiliary- and expendable
materials to material" and maintain the corresponding materials.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ITOBFLTCON021 - Material for auxiliary materials and consumables cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message ITOBFLTCON021 indicates that the system is unable to determine the material for auxiliary materials and consumables in a specific context, typically during the creation or processing of a production order, maintenance order, or similar transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material for the auxiliary materials or consumables may not be defined in the material master.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the relevant production or maintenance processes may not be set up correctly.
  Missing BOM (Bill of Materials): If the auxiliary materials are part of a BOM, the BOM may not be correctly defined or may be missing.
  Incorrect Plant or Storage Location: The system may not find the material in the specified plant or storage location.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type for the auxiliary materials may not be allowed for the operation being performed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material for the auxiliary materials and consumables is correctly defined in the material master. Ensure that all necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, MRP) are maintained.
  Review BOM: If applicable, check the BOM to ensure that the auxiliary materials are included and correctly defined.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Production Planning, Plant Maintenance) to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Plant and Storage Location: Ensure that the material is available in the specified plant and storage location. You can check this using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MMBE (Stock Overview).
  Material Type: Verify that the material type of the auxiliary materials is appropriate for the operation being performed. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the material types are correctly set up.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  CS03: Display BOM
  CO03: Display Production Order
  IW33: Display Maintenance Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., Production Planning, Plant Maintenance) for more detailed guidance on material determination processes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant area.