How To Fix M3493 - & is not a configurable material

M3493 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 493

• Message text: & is not a configurable material

What causes this issue?

You have entered a material as a configurable material that has not
been marked as configurable.

System Response

This is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.
The specified material must
either be a material of the material type "Configurable material", or
be a material whose material type is marked as configurable, or
be marked in the material master record as configurable

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3493 - & is not a configurable material ?

  The SAP error message M3493 indicates that the material you are trying to work with is not a configurable material. This typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, production planning, or when attempting to create a document that involves configurable materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material in question is not defined as a configurable material in the SAP system. Configurable materials are those that can be customized based on specific characteristics and options (e.g., a car that can be configured with different colors, engines, etc.).
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have been set up correctly to allow for configuration. This includes missing configuration profiles or incorrect settings in the material master.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may require a configurable material, but the material you selected does not meet this requirement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify that the material you are trying to use is indeed