How To Fix MW015 - Invalid item

MW015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Invalid item

What causes this issue?

You selected an item in the plant overview for which no data has been
maintained.

System Response

You cannot execute the selected function.

How to fix this error?

Select an item for which data has already been maintained.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW015 - Invalid item ?

  The SAP error message MW015 "Invalid item" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when there is an issue with the item being processed. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory counts, or when trying to create or modify material documents.
  Causes of MW015 "Invalid item":
  
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Inactive Material: The material might be inactive or not available for the specific plant or storage location.
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category used in the transaction may not be valid for the material type.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the material (like purchasing info records, BOMs, etc.) may be missing or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the material.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent