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:
  
  
  Check Material Type: Ensure that the material type you are using supports configurable materials. If not, you may need to create a new material with a suitable type.
  
  
  Review Existing Configurations: If the material already has configurations, you may need to delete or modify them before you can set the configurable indicator.
  
  
  Define Characteristics: Make sure that the necessary characteristics for the configurable material are defined in the system. You can do this in the classification view of the material.
  
  
  Change Material Status: If the material is in a status that restricts changes, you may need to change its status to allow for modifications.
  
  
  Check Plant Settings: Verify that the plant settings allow for configurable materials. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or configuration team.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to make the necessary changes and check for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on configurable materials and the requirements for setting the indicator.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MM184 error and implement the appropriate solution.