How To Fix O3371 - Material can not be selected for proportion or product unit function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Material can not be selected for proportion or product unit function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3371 - Material can not be selected for proportion or product unit function ?

  The SAP error message O3371, which states "Material cannot be selected for proportion or product unit function," typically occurs in the context of production planning or when working with materials in SAP that are involved in proportioning or product unit functions. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of Error O3371
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master. This includes missing or incorrect data in fields related to units of measure, valuation, or other relevant settings.
  
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Configuration: The material may not have the appropriate units of measure defined for the operations you are trying to perform. For example, if the material is not defined for the required base unit of measure or alternative units of measure, this error can occur.
  
  
  Material Status: The material might be blocked or have a status that prevents it from being used in production or planning processes.
  
  
  Proportioning Settings: If the material is involved in a proportioning process, it may not be configured correctly for that purpose. This could include missing proportioning data or incorrect settings in the recipe or production order.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled for the material, and there are issues with batch determination or selection, this error may also occur.
  
  
  Solutions to Error O3371
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that all necessary data is correctly maintained, especially in the Basic Data, Purchasing, and Sales views.
  Ensure that the material is not marked as blocked or inactive.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the units of measure assigned to the material. Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  You can do this in the material master under the "Units of Measure" tab.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Status:
  
  Check if the material has any restrictions or statuses that prevent it from being used. This can be done in the material master or by checking the material status settings.
  
  
  
  Examine Proportioning Configuration:
  
  If the material is part of a recipe or production order that involves proportioning, ensure that the proportioning settings are correctly configured.
  Review the recipe or production order for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Batch Management Check:
  
  If batch management is enabled, ensure that the batch determination process is functioning correctly and that there are available batches for the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance. They may have additional insights or specific configurations relevant to your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and CO01 (Create Production Order) to navigate and troubleshoot effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches that address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to the material in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the O3371 error and implement the appropriate solution.