How To Fix /J7L/WF003 - Material &1 is not a REA article

/J7L/WF003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /J7L/WF -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Material &1 is not a REA article

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /J7L/WF003 - Material &1 is not a REA article ?

  The SAP error message /J7L/WF003 Material &1 is not a REA article typically occurs in the context of SAP's REA (Resource-Event-Agent) model, which is used for modeling business processes. This error indicates that the material you are trying to work with is not classified as a REA article in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Classification: The material you are trying to use is not defined as a REA article in the system. This could be due to incorrect material master data settings or the material not being set up for REA processing.
  Missing Configuration: The system may not have the necessary configuration to recognize the material as a REA article.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a mistake in the material number or the way the material is being referenced in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check the material type and classification.
  Ensure that the material is set