How To Fix MILL_PC152 - Material cannot be configured; check material master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_PC - Mill: Message Pool for Confirmations

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Material cannot be configured; check material master

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What causes this issue?

The material can not be configured, as a class of class type <ZK>300</>
has not be entered in the material master.

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?

If the material should be configurable, you must enter a class of class
type <ZK>300</> on the <ZK>Classification</> tab page of the material
master.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_PC152 - Material cannot be configured; check material master ?

  The SAP error message MILL_PC152, which states "Material cannot be configured; check material master," typically occurs in the context of production planning or when working with configurable materials in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration settings of the material in the material master record.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration Settings: The material may not have the necessary configuration settings defined in the material master. This can include missing characteristics or values that are required for the configuration.
  
  
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type assigned to the material may not be set up to allow configuration. Certain material types in SAP are not intended for configurable materials.
  
  
  Incomplete Material Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained. This includes missing views or data in the Basic Data, Sales, or Plant-specific data views.
  
  
  Configuration Profile Issues: The configuration profile assigned to the material may not be correctly set up or may not exist.
  
  
  Status of the Material: The material may be flagged as inactive or may have a status that prevents it from being configured.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that all necessary views are maintained, especially the Basic Data, Sales, and Plant views.
  Ensure that the material type allows for configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile assigned to the material. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that all required characteristics are defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristics:
  
  If the material is configurable, ensure that all required characteristics and their values are defined in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify that the material is active and not blocked for configuration. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration requirements related to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  CU50 (Configuration Profile)
  
  
  
  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 change material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MILL_PC152 error in SAP. If the problem persists, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further assistance.