How To Fix MU081 - Material &1 is only valid as of &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Material &1 is only valid as of &2

What causes this issue?

You want to enter material &V1& as a component for a structured
material. The material you want to enter is, however, valid as of &V2&.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP
You cannot add the material to the component list.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Change the validitiy period for the material (in field "Valid From").
In the standard system, this field can be found in the Basic Data view
in the article master.
Select a material that is already valid.
Assign the material at a later data when the validity period has
already been reached.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU081 - Material &1 is only valid as of &2 ?

  The SAP error message MU081 ("Material &1 is only valid as of &2") typically occurs when you attempt to perform an operation on a material that is not valid for the current date. This can happen in various transactions, such as inventory management, sales order processing, or material master maintenance.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the material in question (denoted by &1) has a validity date (denoted by &2) that is set in the future. This means that the material cannot be used or processed until the specified date.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Validity Dates:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" or "Sales" views to see if there are any validity dates set for the material.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Validity Date:
  
  If the material is indeed valid only from a future date, you may need to wait until that date to perform the operation.
  If you need to use the material immediately, you can change the validity date in the material master record (transaction code MM02) to the current date or an earlier date, if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material status does not restrict its use. Sometimes, materials can be set to "blocked" or "inactive," which may also lead to similar errors.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the material master data, contact your SAP administrator or the person responsible for material management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Configuration:
  
  In some cases, the error may be related to specific configuration settings in your SAP system. Consult with your SAP functional consultant to ensure that the material is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Basic Data
  Sales Organization Data
  Purchasing Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.