How To Fix /SAPAPO/CURTO026 - Invalid material consumption indicator for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CURTO -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Invalid material consumption indicator for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO026 - Invalid material consumption indicator for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO026 Invalid material consumption indicator for material &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the material consumption indicator assigned to a specific material. This error indicates that the system is unable to process the material due to an invalid or missing consumption indicator.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Consumption Indicator: The material in question may have an invalid consumption indicator assigned to it. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Missing Configuration: The consumption indicator may not be defined in the system for the specific material type or planning area.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the material, such as missing or incorrect settings in the material master or planning book.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may not support specific consumption indicators.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the material in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the consumption indicator assigned to the material. Ensure it is valid and appropriate for the material type.
  
  
  
  Review Consumption Indicator Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of consumption indicators in the system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant settings under SAP APO to ensure that the consumption indicator is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Update or Correct the Consumption Indicator:
  
  If the consumption indicator is invalid, update it to a valid one. This can be done in the material master or through mass changes if multiple materials are affected.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the planning area associated with the material supports the consumption indicator being used. You may need to adjust the planning area settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on valid consumption indicators for different material types.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  CIF: Core Interface for integration between SAP R/3 and SAP APO
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid material consumption indicator in SAP APO.