How To Fix MF321 - No stockable types exist for the configurable material: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MF - MPS planning and evaluation

• Message number: 321

• Message text: No stockable types exist for the configurable material: &

What causes this issue?

No stockable types exist for the configurable material.

System Response

It is not possible to carry out an evalutation for configurable
materials.

How to fix this error?

The configurable material must have been created and, if they exist,
the stockable types for it must also be created for an evalutation to
occur.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MF321 - No stockable types exist for the configurable material: & ?

  The SAP error message MF321 ("No stockable types exist for the configurable material: &") typically occurs in the context of production planning and inventory management when dealing with configurable materials. This error indicates that the system cannot find any stockable materials or variants for the specified configurable material.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Stockable Material: The configurable material may not have any associated stockable materials or variants defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of stockable types.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, MRP).
  Inactive or Deleted Stockable Types: The stockable types that were previously associated with the configurable material may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Configuration Profile Issues: The configuration profile assigned to the material may not be correctly set up to generate stockable types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the configurable material has the correct views and data.
  Ensure that the relevant stockable materials or variants are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration profile assigned to the material (transaction code CU50) to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the characteristics and values are properly defined and that they lead to valid stockable materials.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Stockable Types:
  
  If stockable types are missing, you may need to create them or activate existing ones in the system.
  Ensure that the stockable materials are correctly linked to the configurable material.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  Verify if any stockable types have been deleted or marked as inactive. If so, you may need to restore or reactivate them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to configurable materials and stockable types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. You can try creating a new order or running the relevant transaction again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  CU50 (Configuration Profile)
  CO01 (Create Production Order)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management and production planning.