How To Fix MI537 - Combination of entries not allowed (&/&/&/&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MI - Customizing for the Material Master

• Message number: 537

• Message text: Combination of entries not allowed (&/&/&/&)

What causes this issue?

The combination of entries for transaction, user, material type, and
industry sector is not allowed.
You may enter only the following combinations:
Trans User MT IS
(1) X X X X
(2) X X * *
(3) X * X X
(4) X * X *
(5) X * * *
Key:
Screen reference "transaction" Trans
Screen reference "user" User
Screen reference "material type" MT
Screen reference "industry sector" IS
where
* : Enter an asterisk if you do not want to specify
a particular value
X : Enter a specific existing reference

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a valid combination.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MI537 - Combination of entries not allowed (&/&/&/&) ?

  The SAP error message MI537 ("Combination of entries not allowed (&/&/&/&)?") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements. This error indicates that the combination of the entries you are trying to process is not valid according to the system's configuration or business rules.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Movement Type: The movement type you are using may not be compatible with the other entries (e.g., plant, storage location, or material type).
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not allow the combination of the specified parameters. This could be due to settings in the movement type, plant, or other related configurations.
  Material Status: The material you are trying to process may have a status that restricts certain movements (e.g., blocked, restricted).
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the combinations of entries that can be processed.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action