How To Fix MU048 - The material & is &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 048

• Message text: The material & is &

What causes this issue?

The material you have entered has the incorrect
<DS:GLOS.3526BC12AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>material category</>. When
you create the components of a
<DS:GLOS.3526BBD7AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>structured material</>, only
the following material categories are allowed:
Sales set
Display
Prepack
You define the material category when creating a material master
record, after which the material category can no longer be changed.

System Response

The material cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Choose or create another material with the correct material category.
<DS:TRAN.MM41>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU048 - The material & is & ?

  The SAP error message MU048 typically indicates an issue related to material management, specifically concerning the material master data. The message format usually reads: "The material & is &", where the first "&" represents the material number and the second "&" represents the status or type of error.
  Cause:
  The error can arise from several potential issues, including:
  
  Material Not Found: The specified material number does not exist in the system.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or marked for deletion, preventing any transactions from being processed.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be appropriate for the transaction being attempted.
  Missing Data: Required fields in the material master may be incomplete or missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MU048 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Material Number: Check if the material number entered is correct. You can do this by searching for the material in the material master (transaction code MM03).
  
  
  Check Material Status: Review the status of the material. If it is blocked or marked for deletion, you may need to change its status (using transaction code MM02) or consult with your material management team.
  
  
  Review Material Type: Ensure that the material type is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform. If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator to confirm the correct material type.
  
  
  Complete Missing Data: If there are missing fields in the material master, complete them using transaction code MM02.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the material. If not, contact your SAP security team to request the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the MU048 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and authorizations are correctly set up in the SAP system to avoid access issues.
  
  If you continue to experience difficulties after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for a more in-depth analysis of the issue.