How To Fix MM032 - Material & in plant & is itself used as a ref. material for consumption

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Material & in plant & is itself used as a ref. material for consumption

What causes this issue?

You wanted to assign a reference material for consumption to this
material. However, this is not possible since the material you are
processing is already a reference material for consumption for another
material.

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 you want to assign a reference material for consumption to this
material, it must not be a reference material for consumption itself.
<ZH>Note</>
To list the materials for which the material you are processing is a
reference material for consumption, choose <LS>Environment</> ->
<LS>List referring matls</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM032 - Material & in plant & is itself used as a ref. material for consumption ?

  The SAP error message MM032 indicates that a material is being used as a reference material for consumption in a plant, which is not allowed in certain scenarios. This typically occurs in the context of materials management (MM) when trying to perform operations such as goods movements, inventory management, or production planning.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The material in question is marked as a reference material for consumption.
  The system does not allow certain operations on materials that are designated as reference materials.
  There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM032 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the settings for the material in question.
  Ensure that the material is not incorrectly flagged as a reference material for consumption.
  
  
  
  Change Material Type:
  
  If the material is not intended to be a reference material, consider changing its material type or settings in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material types and consumption. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material management and reference materials to understand the implications of the settings.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may provide insights based on your specific configuration and usage.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Types: Different material types in SAP have different characteristics and allowed operations. Understanding these can help in troubleshooting.
  Reference Materials: Reference materials are typically used in production or consumption processes, and their settings can affect how they are treated in the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MM032 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.