How To Fix MW650 - Material & cannot be used in alloc tbl (mat. cat. &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 650

• Message text: Material & cannot be used in alloc tbl (mat. cat. &)

What causes this issue?

You entered a material (&V1&) with a category that is not allowed.
You can only use materials in allocation tables that were created in
materials maintenance by SAP Retail in a
<DS:TX.ISR_RETAIL_SYSTEM>Retail System</>.
Only materials with the following material categories can be used in
allocation tables:
Single material
Generic material
Variant
Display
Prepack
Sales set
&system_response&
INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG
&what_to_DO&
Enter a different material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW650 - Material & cannot be used in alloc tbl (mat. cat. &) ?

  The SAP error message MW650 indicates that a specific material cannot be used in the allocation table due to its material category. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management, material requirements planning, or when dealing with allocation processes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Category Issue: The material in question belongs to a category that is not allowed for allocation. For example, certain material types (like non-stock materials or service materials) may not be eligible for allocation.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the material master or allocation table may restrict the use of certain material categories.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being allocated, such as being marked as blocked or inactive.
  Missing Data: Required data for the material may be missing or incorrectly configured in the material master.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Category: Verify the material category of the affected material. If it is not suitable for allocation, consider