How To Fix MU086 - Material &1 is not allowed as a component (material status &2)


MU086 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

  • Message number: 086

  • Message text: Material &1 is not allowed as a component (material status &2)

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to add material &V1& to the component list for a structured
    material. This is not, however, possible as the <DS:DE.MSTAE>material
    status</> &V2& that is assigned to the material cannot be used in
    <DS:DE.DSTLP>bill of material items</>.

    System Response

    The material cannot be added to the component list.

    How to fix this error?

    If the material is to be added to the component list, you must:
    Assign a different material status to the material or remove any
    existing assignment to a particular material status.
    Change the Customizing settings for the
    <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMS4>material status</> (if only the material
    status has been incorrectly configured).
    If only a warning is display, you can continue by confirming the
    warning message. Do this by pressing "Enter".

    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 MU086 - Material &1 is not allowed as a component (material status &2) ?
    The SAP error message MU086 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) is not allowed to be used as a component in a bill of materials (BOM) or in production due to its material status (denoted as &2). This typically occurs when the material has been flagged with a status that restricts its use in certain processes, such as production or procurement.
    Causes:
    
    
    Material Status: The material has a status that restricts its use. Common statuses include:
    
    Blocked for procurement
    Blocked for production
    Blocked for sales
    Quality inspection required
    Obsolete
    
    
    
    
    Configuration Issues: The material may not be properly configured in the system, leading to restrictions on its use. User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to use the material in the specified context. Solutions: Check Material Status: Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the material status in the Basic Data or Purchasing views. If the material is blocked or has a status that restricts

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