How To Fix MU075 - The material category &1 of the header material &2 is not allowed

MU075 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 075

• Message text: The material category &1 of the header material &2 is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You want to create components for the material &V2&. However, the
<DS:GLOS.3526BC12AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>material category</> &V1& is
not allowed for BOM header materials. BOM header materials can be:
<DS:GLOS.3526BBD7AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>Structured materials</>
Single materials (to which you can assign an empties BOM)
You define the material category when creating a material master
record, after which the material category may no longer be changed.

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?

Choose another material with a material category that is allowed, or
create a new material master record.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU075 - The material category &1 of the header material &2 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MU075 indicates that there is an issue with the material category of a header material in a specific transaction or process. This error typically arises in the context of material management, particularly when dealing with material master data or when trying to create or modify documents that involve materials.
  
  Cause:
  The error message MU075 is triggered when the material category of the header material (the main material in a transaction) is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Material Category: The material category assigned to the header material may not be compatible with the transaction type or process you are attempting to execute.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict certain material categories from being used in specific transactions or processes.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to work with the specified material category.
  Material Status: The