How To Fix MU131 - Full material &1 cannot be used to create a procurement material.

MU131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 131

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU131 - Full material &1 cannot be used to create a procurement material. ?

  The SAP error message MU131 indicates that a full material (a material that is fully defined in the system) cannot be used to create a procurement material. This error typically arises in the context of material master data management, particularly when dealing with procurement processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type assigned to the full material may not be compatible with procurement processes. For example, certain material types are designated for specific purposes and may not allow procurement.
  
  
  Missing Data: Required fields or data for the procurement view of the material master may be incomplete or missing. This can include information such as purchasing group, valuation class, or other relevant procurement data.
  
  
  Status of the Material: The material may be flagged as inactive or may have a status that prevents it from being used in procurement.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system