How To Fix ME895 - Inventory-managed materials not supported with contract reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 895

• Message text: Inventory-managed materials not supported with contract reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME895 - Inventory-managed materials not supported with contract reference ?

  The SAP error message ME895, which states "Inventory-managed materials not supported with contract reference," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a purchase order (PO) or a contract that references an inventory-managed material (like a material managed under a stock or warehouse management system) in a way that is not supported by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to reference is set up as an inventory-managed material, which means it is managed in stock and requires specific handling in the system.
  Contract Type: The contract you are trying to create or reference may not be compatible with inventory-managed materials. For example, certain types of contracts (like framework agreements) may not support inventory-managed materials.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or purchasing settings that are not aligned with the requirements for inventory-managed materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master data for the material