How To Fix MW201 - & &: processing method & is not allowed (material &)

MW201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: & &: processing method & is not allowed (material &)

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.352A8D46D3895CD5E10000009B38F974>processing method</> for
<DS:GLOS.3526BC13AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>merchandise distribution</>
&V3& is not allowed in distribution center &V2& for material &V4&.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

How to fix this error?

Maintain a valid processing method (on the details screen for the
distribution center).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW201 - & &: processing method & is not allowed (material &) ?

  The SAP error message MW201 indicates that the processing method specified for a material is not allowed. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material master data when trying to perform operations that are not compatible with the defined processing method for the material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Processing Method: The processing method defined for the material in the material master may not be compatible with the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., goods movement, inventory adjustments).
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types have specific processing methods that are allowed. If the processing method does not align with the material type, this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain processing methods for specific materials or transactions.
  Missing Data: Required fields or settings related to the processing method may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master