How To Fix MW649 - Material & is not a single material, generic material or variant

MW649 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 649

• Message text: Material & is not a single material, generic material or variant

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& is of a category not supported for allocation tables.

System Response

The material cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Use a different material that is of one of the following categories:
Single material
Generic material
Variant
Sales set
Prepack
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW649 - Material & is not a single material, generic material or variant ?

  The SAP error message MW649 indicates that the material you are trying to work with is not recognized as a valid single material, generic material, or variant. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving inventory management, material master data, or when trying to perform operations related to materials in SAP.
  Causes of MW649 Error
  
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number you are trying to use may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Material Type Issues: The material may not be defined correctly in the material master, or it may not be assigned to the correct material type.
  Material Status: The material could be blocked or inactive, preventing it from being used in transactions.
  Generic Material or Variant Issues: If you are trying to use a generic material or variant, it may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data that need to