How To Fix MU087 - Material status &2 for material &1 does not allow component maintenance

MU087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Material status &2 for material &1 does not allow component maintenance

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a component list to material &V1&, or maintain an
existing component list. This is not permitted, because the
<DS:DE.MSTAE>material status</> &V2& that is assigned to the material
prohibits any usage in the <DS:DE.DSTLK>BOM header</>.

System Response

You cannot maintain component lists.

How to fix this error?

Remove the material status or choose a different one.
If this is a warning message, you can confirm by choosing enter and can
then continue processing.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU087 - Material status &2 for material &1 does not allow component maintenance ?

  The SAP error message MU087 indicates that the material status for a specific material does not permit component maintenance. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform operations related to a material that is restricted due to its status settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the material status assigned to the material in question. Material statuses can restrict various operations, including the ability to maintain components, change data, or perform transactions. Common reasons for this error include:
  
  Material Status Settings: The material has a status that restricts maintenance activities. This could be due to the material being blocked for procurement, sales, or other operations.
  
  Configuration Issues: The material status may have been configured incorrectly or is not aligned with the intended use of the material.
  Lifecycle Management: The material may be in a phase of its lifecycle where maintenance is not allowed (e.g., obsolete, inactive).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MU087 error, you can take the