How To Fix MW595 - Material category &1 is not in line with structured material processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 595

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

What causes this issue?

You selected a material category (&V1&) that is not suitable for
structured 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
structured materials.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW595 - Material category &1 is not in line with structured material processing ?

  The SAP error message MW595 indicates that there is a mismatch between the material category of a material and the requirements for structured material processing. This typically occurs when you are trying to process a material that is not configured correctly for the operations you are attempting to perform, such as in inventory management or production planning.
  Cause:
  
  Material Category Mismatch: The material category assigned to the material does not support structured material processing. This can happen if the material is set up incorrectly in the material master.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to allow structured processing for the specific material category.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry when creating or modifying the material master record.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the material category assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the material category is appropriate for the type of processing you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material categories and structured material processing. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant logistics area.
  Ensure that the material category is set up to allow structured processing.
  
  
  
  Change Material Category:
  
  If the material category is incorrect, you may need to change it to a category that supports structured material processing. This can be done using transaction code MM02.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material categories and structured material processing for specific guidelines and requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Categories: These are classifications for materials in SAP that determine how they can be used in various processes (e.g., raw materials, finished goods, etc.).
  Structured Material Processing: This refers to the handling of materials that have a defined structure, such as BOMs (Bill of Materials) or variants.
  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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW595 error and ensure that your materials are correctly configured for the processes you need to perform.