How To Fix MM184 - Material is Configurable indicator cannot be set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Material is Configurable indicator cannot be set

What causes this issue?

You wanted to set the "Material is Configurable" indicator. This is not
possible, for one of the following reasons:
The material is being used in the single-level BOM (iPPE).

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM184 - Material is Configurable indicator cannot be set ?

  The SAP error message MM184 ("Material is Configurable indicator cannot be set") typically occurs when you attempt to set the "Configurable Material" indicator for a material that does not meet the necessary prerequisites. Here are the common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type you are trying to configure may not allow for configurable materials. Only certain material types (like FERT for finished goods) can be set as configurable.
  
  
  Existing Configuration: The material may already have existing configurations or settings that conflict with the configurable material settings.
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: Configurable materials require characteristics to be defined. If these are not set up correctly, the system will not allow you to mark the material as configurable.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow changes to its configuration settings.
  
  
  Plant Settings: The plant settings for the material may not support configurable materials.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
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