How To Fix MW591 - Material category &1 is not in line with general material processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 591

• Message text: Material category &1 is not in line with general material processing

What causes this issue?

You selected a material category (&V1&) that is not suitable for
generic material processing.

System Response

No material was selected for the criteria entered.

How to fix this error?

Select a different material category or change the processing for
generic materials.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW591 - Material category &1 is not in line with general material processing ?

  The SAP error message MW591 indicates that there is a mismatch between the material category specified for a material and the general material processing settings in the system. This error typically arises when trying to perform operations related to materials that are not compatible with the defined material category.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Category: The material category assigned to the material does not align with the expected categories for the type of processing being attempted (e.g., sales, purchasing, inventory management).
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not support the material category for the operations being performed.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Category: Verify the material category assigned to the material in the material master record. Ensure that it is appropriate for the intended processing.
  
  You can check this in the material master by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03) and reviewing the basic data and purchasing views.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the configuration settings in the SAP system support the material category for the operations you are trying to perform.
  
  This may involve checking the configuration in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under the relevant modules (e.g., Materials Management).
  
  
  
  Update Material Master: If the material category is incorrect, you may need to change it to a valid category that aligns with the processing requirements.
  
  Use transaction MM02 to modify the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific requirements for the material category in question.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Categories: Different material categories (e.g., raw materials, finished goods, trading goods) have specific processing rules and requirements in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP community forums for further assistance.