How To Fix MU082 - Material &1 is invalid since &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Material &1 is invalid since &2

What causes this issue?

You want to enter material &V1& as a component for a structured
material. The material in question is, however, no longer valid. Its
validity period was exceeded on &V2&. The end of the validity period
for a material is entered in the "Valid To" field. In the standard
system, the "Valid To" field is found in the Basic Data view in the
article master.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid material.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU082 - Material &1 is invalid since &2 ?

  The SAP error message MU082 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) is considered invalid since a certain date (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory control within SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The error message MU082 is triggered when:
  
  The material has been marked as inactive or obsolete in the system.
  The material's validity period has expired, meaning it is no longer available for transactions.
  The material master data has been set to a status that prevents its use (e.g., blocked for purchasing or sales).
  The material may have been deleted or flagged for deletion in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MU082 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material. Ensure that it is not marked as inactive or obsolete.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Dates:
  
  Check the validity dates in the material master. If the material is valid only until a certain date, you may need to extend its validity or create a new material.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data Maintenance:
  
  If the material is blocked for certain transactions (like purchasing or sales), you may need to unblock it. This can be done in the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for material management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Create a New Material:
  
  If the material is indeed obsolete and cannot be reactivated, consider creating a new material master record for future transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Ensure you are familiar with the different views of the material master (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) as the status can vary across these views.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on material management and error handling.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the appropriate roles and authorizations to view and modify material master data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MU082 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.