How To Fix MATID007 - Only one ID can be active

MATID007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MATID - Variable IDs

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Only one ID can be active

You tried to activate more than one variable object ID for an object.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the <zh>Current setting</> indicator is only set for
one ID group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MATID007 - Only one ID can be active ?

  The SAP error message MATID007: Only one ID can be active typically occurs in the context of material master data management. This error indicates that there is an attempt to activate or change a material ID (such as a material number or a specific identification) when another ID is already active. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Active IDs: The error arises when there are multiple active IDs for the same material, which is not allowed in SAP. For example, if you are trying to activate a new material number while an old one is still marked as active.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, leading to the system not recognizing which ID should be active.
  User Error: Sometimes, the error can occur due to user actions, such as trying to create or change a material ID without properly deactivating the previous