How To Fix MU119 - Sales material no. &1 for material &2 is not permitted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Sales material no. &1 for material &2 is not permitted.

What causes this issue?

You want to create material &V2& to be used in the context of logistical
materials as a sales material.
For a sales material<(>,<)> the value in the <LS>Material Number of a
Sales Material</> field must be the material number of the sales
material itself, which is &V2&. However<(>,<)> the field contains a
different value (&V1&).

System Response

To avoid a data inconsistency in the material master, the system stops
processing and does not allow you to create or change the material
master data.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the value in the <LS>Material Number of a Sales Material
</> field is &V2&.

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 MU119 - Sales material no. &1 for material &2 is not permitted. ?

  The SAP error message MU119 indicates that a specific sales material number is not permitted for a given material. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when trying to create or process sales orders, quotations, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being sold. This could be due to it being blocked for sales or having a status that restricts its use in sales transactions.
  
  
  Sales Organization Settings: The material may not be assigned to the sales organization or distribution channel that you are trying to use. Each material must be set up correctly in the sales view for the relevant sales organization.
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (which includes sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be configured correctly for the material.
  
  
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on their use in sales processes.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup for the material or sales material, such as missing or incorrect data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MU119 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 blocked for sales.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Organization Assignment:
  
  Check if the material is assigned to the correct sales organization and distribution channel. You can do this in the sales view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division) is correctly set up for the material. You can check this in the sales view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Verify that the material type allows for sales transactions. If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If there are any missing or incorrect entries in the material master or sales material, update them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for additional insights or specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  VA01 (Create Sales Order)
  VA02 (Change Sales Order)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the material master data.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in sales and distribution.