How To Fix MW542 - & &: Exclusion module exists for material &

MW542 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 542

• Message text: & &: Exclusion module exists for material &

What causes this issue?

The listing check showed that material &V3& is contained in an
exclusion module assigned to plant &V2&.

System Response

Material &V3& is not listed in plant &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Either delete plant &V2& from the allocation table if you want to keep
the exclusion module, or save the allocation table and remove the
material from the exclusion module.
Afterwards, use the single listing function to list the material in the
plant. Then change the allocation table and release it for subsequent
processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW542 - & &: Exclusion module exists for material & ?

  The SAP error message MW542, which states "Exclusion module exists for material &," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material master data. This error indicates that there is an exclusion module set up for the specified material, which prevents certain operations from being performed on that material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exclusion Module Configuration: The material in question has been assigned to an exclusion module, which is a configuration that restricts certain transactions or operations (like goods movements, stock transfers, etc.) for that material.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have been set up incorrectly, or there may be specific settings that are causing the exclusion.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise during specific transactions, such as when trying to post goods movements, create purchase orders, or perform inventory counts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exclusion Module Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the exclusion module in SAP. This can typically be found in the IMG (Implementation