How To Fix OQ_E208 - Material &1 may not be purchased with card type &2

OQ_E208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_E - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Payment Card Processing

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Material &1 may not be purchased with card type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_E208 - Material &1 may not be purchased with card type &2 ?

  The SAP error message OQ_E208 indicates that a specific material (denoted by &1) cannot be purchased using a specific card type (denoted by &2). This error typically arises in the context of procurement processes, particularly when using procurement cards (P-cards) or other forms of purchasing cards.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Configuration: The material in question may not be configured to allow purchases with the specified card type. This could be due to settings in the material master data or purchasing info records.
  Card Type Restrictions: The card type being used may have restrictions that prevent it from being used for certain materials. This could be due to company policy or specific settings in the SAP system.
  Purchasing Organization Settings: The purchasing organization may have specific rules or settings that restrict the use of certain card types for specific materials.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts its purchase, such as being marked as "not