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 using a different material that is eligible.
  Review Material Master Data: Go to the material master record and check the settings. Ensure that the material is active and not blocked for allocation.
  Configuration Review: If you have access, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material allocation. This may involve checking the allocation table settings or material type settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on which material categories are allowed for allocation.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or OMT3E (Define Material Types) to investigate and modify material settings.
  Material Types: Familiarize yourself with the different material types in SAP and their characteristics, as this will help you understand which materials can be used in allocation processes.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify material master data and allocation settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MW650 error and implement a solution to resolve it.