How To Fix ME324 - Material & has status "&"

ME324 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 324

• Message text: Material & has status "&"

What causes this issue?

The <GL:material_status>material status</> of the
<GL:material_master_record>material master record</> you entered does
not allow for external orders.

How to fix this error?

You can continue your current processing.
Check that the material status in the purchasing data of the material
master record is correct.
If you have the appropriate authorization, you can change the material
status in the purchasing data of the material master record. If you do
not, contact the person responsible for material master record
maintenance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME324 - Material & has status "&" ?

  The SAP error message ME324, which states "Material & has status '&'", typically indicates that the material in question has a status that prevents certain operations from being performed. The status could be related to various factors, such as the material being blocked for procurement, being marked for deletion, or being inactive.
  Causes:
  
  Blocked for Procurement: The material may be blocked for purchasing or procurement activities.
  Marked for Deletion: The material might be flagged as obsolete or marked for deletion in the system.
  Inactive Status: The material could be inactive, meaning it cannot be used in transactions.
  Quality Inspection: The material may be under quality inspection, preventing further processing.
  Status Configuration: The material status might be configured in a way that restricts its use in certain transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Status: Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material. Look for any flags or indicators that might explain the restriction.
  Change