How To Fix MU092 - Creation of a procurement material using material &1 is not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 092

• Message text: Creation of a procurement material using material &1 is not possible.

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a new procurement material based on material
&V1&. The corresponding base unit of measure &V2& is not the smallest
unit of measure in the unit of measure hierarchy; at least one unit of
measure exists where the number of lower-level units of measure is less
than one (1).
Example:
The base unit of measure of your material is pallet (PAL). Additionally,
the alternative unit of measure of your material is piece (PC). The
conversion factor from piece to pallet defines that one (1) pallet (PAL)
consists of 1/10 pieces (PC).

System Response

Material &V1& cannot be used to create procurement materials to prevent
inconsistencies.

How to fix this error?

Chose a different material where the base unit of measure is the
smallest unit of measure.

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 MU092 - Creation of a procurement material using material &1 is not possible. ?

  The SAP error message MU092 indicates that the creation of a procurement material using the specified material (denoted as &1) is not possible. This error typically arises in the context of material management and procurement processes within SAP.
  Causes of Error MU092
  
  
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type of the specified material may not be allowed for procurement. Certain material types are designated for specific purposes (e.g., non-stock materials, services) and cannot be used for procurement.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being used in procurement processes. For example, it could be marked as "blocked" or "inactive."
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Essential master data for the material may be missing or incomplete. This includes data in the material master record, such as purchasing views or procurement data.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the creation of procurement materials for certain material types or categories.
  
  
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The material may not be assigned to the relevant plant or storage location, which can prevent procurement activities.
  
  
  Solutions to Error MU092
  
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type of the specified material. Ensure that it is a type that allows for procurement (e.g., raw materials, finished goods).
  
  
  Review Material Status: Check the status of the material in the material master. If it is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status to allow procurement.
  
  
  Complete Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data for the material is complete. This includes checking the purchasing view in the material master and ensuring that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to material types and procurement. Ensure that the configuration allows for the creation of procurement materials as needed.
  
  
  Plant and Storage Location Assignment: Verify that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location. If not, you may need to assign it appropriately.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific material type and procurement processes.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM01 (Create Material) to check or modify the material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify procurement materials in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management.