How To Fix M_OBOM_WB_GNRL001 - Sales order &1, item &2 does not contain configurable material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M_OBOM_WB_GNRL - OEWB: allgemeine Fehlermeldungen

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Sales order &1, item &2 does not contain configurable material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M_OBOM_WB_GNRL001 - Sales order &1, item &2 does not contain configurable material ?

  The SAP error message M_OBOM_WB_GNRL001 indicates that a sales order item does not contain a configurable material. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system expects a configurable material (often associated with variant configuration) but finds that the material in question is not set up as such.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material in the sales order is not defined as a configurable material in the material master. Configurable materials are usually set up with a specific type (e.g., material type KMAT) that allows for configuration.
  Sales Order Item Type: The sales order item may be incorrectly set up or may not be linked to a configurable material.
  Missing Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the material may not be assigned or may be missing.
  Incorrect Sales Order Entry: The sales order may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing the material as configurable.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material type is set to a configurable type (e.g., KMAT).
  Ensure that the material has a configuration profile assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order:
  
  Check the sales order (transaction code VA03) to ensure that the item is correctly entered and that it references the correct configurable material.
  Verify that the item category is appropriate for configurable materials.
  
  
  
  Assign Configuration Profile:
  
  If the material is indeed configurable, ensure that a configuration profile is assigned to it. This can be done in the material master under the "Sales: Sales Org. Data" or "Basic Data" views.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Sales Order:
  
  If the sales order was entered incorrectly, consider creating a new sales order with the correct configurable material or modifying the existing one to reference the correct item.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to variant configuration and sales order processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  CS01/CS02: Create/Change Bill of Material (BOM) for configurable materials.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to configurable materials and sales orders.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in sales order processing are trained on how to handle configurable materials and understand the implications of the configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the sales order is correctly processed with the appropriate configurable material.