How To Fix OIUVL501 - Material specification only allowed for major product &

OIUVL501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUVL - E&P Valuation

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Material specification only allowed for major product &

What causes this issue?

Product or Material numbers may only be specified in this context for
major product code(s) of &MSGV1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entry and be sure that major product code(s) &MSGV1&.
are being specified.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUVL501 - Material specification only allowed for major product & ?

  The SAP error message OIUVL501, which states "Material specification only allowed for major product &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Material Management (MM) modules. This error indicates that the system is enforcing a rule that restricts the use of material specifications to major products only.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to associate with a specification is not classified as a major product. In SAP, major products are typically defined as those that have a significant impact on the business or are key items in the product hierarchy.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict material specifications to only certain types of materials or product categories.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in how the material or product is defined in the system, leading to it not being recognized as a major product.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Classification: Verify that the material you are working with