How To Fix PPECMP380 - Creation of configurable materials or material variants is not allowed

PPECMP380 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPECMP - Messages for iPPE CMP Application (Components)

• Message number: 380

• Message text: Creation of configurable materials or material variants is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have tried to use a material, that does not yet exist, for a PVS
variant on the access level. Materials for variants on the access level
are configurable, or material variants. These materials cannot be
created directly from the iPPE Workbench.

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?

Create a <DS:TRAN.MM01>material master</> for the required material.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECMP380 - Creation of configurable materials or material variants is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message PPECMP380 indicates that the creation of configurable materials or material variants is not allowed in the current context. This error typically arises in the SAP system when there are restrictions or settings that prevent the creation of configurable materials or variants.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to disallow the creation of configurable materials or variants. This could be due to specific settings in the material master or in the configuration profiles.
  
  
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type assigned to the material may not support configuration. Certain material types in SAP are designated for specific purposes and may not allow for configurable characteristics.
  
  
  Missing Configuration Profile: If a configuration profile is not assigned to the material or if the profile is not set up correctly, the system will not allow the creation of configurable materials.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create configurable materials