How To Fix M8831 - Pool number &3, assigned to material &1 &2 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 831

• Message text: Pool number &3, assigned to material &1 &2 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8831 - Pool number &3, assigned to material &1 &2 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message M8831 indicates that there is an issue with the pool number assigned to a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or material master data management. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Pool Number: The pool number referenced in the error message is not valid or does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, a deleted pool number, or a pool number that has not been properly configured.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the material or the pool number may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or related tables that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pool Number: Verify that the pool number referenced in the error message is correct. You can do this by checking the configuration