How To Fix MU130 - Material type &1 cannot be used to create a procurement material.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Material type &1 cannot be used to create a procurement material.

What causes this issue?

You want to create material &V2& to be used in the context of logistical
materials as a procurement material. The corresponding sales material
&V3& is assigned to material type &V1&. <LS>Material type for empties</>
(2) is not supported in the context of logistical materials.

System Response

To keep the material data consistent, the system stops processing and
does not allow you to create procurement material &V2& based on sales
material &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Please select a different sales material to create a procurement
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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU130 - Material type &1 cannot be used to create a procurement material. ?

  The SAP error message MU130 indicates that the material type specified cannot be used to create a procurement material. This typically occurs when the material type is not configured to allow procurement activities, such as purchasing or production.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Configuration: The material type you are trying to use is not set up for procurement in the system. This could be due to the settings in the material type configuration (transaction code OMT0).
  Material Type Restrictions: Some material types are designated for specific purposes (e.g., non-stock materials, services) and do not support procurement.
  Missing Procurement View: The material type may not have the necessary views (like purchasing or MRP views) enabled in the material master data.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create materials of that type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OMT0.
  Find the material type in question and check its settings.
  Ensure that the "Procurement" indicator is set appropriately (e.g., "E" for external procurement).
  
  
  
  Change Material Type:
  
  If the material type is not suitable for procurement, consider using a different material type that supports procurement activities.
  
  
  
  Create Material with Correct Views:
  
  When creating a material, ensure that you are selecting the correct views that include procurement-related data (like purchasing and MRP views).
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create materials of the specified type. This can be done by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to your organization’s setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OMT0: Material Type Configuration
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Understand the different views available in the material master and their relevance to procurement.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MU130 error and successfully create a procurement material in SAP.