How To Fix SD_LISEXC_MSG003 - Material listing and exclusion type is required.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_LISEXC_MSG - Message class for Material Determination maintenance

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Material listing and exclusion type is required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_LISEXC_MSG003 - Material listing and exclusion type is required. ?

  The SAP error message SD_LISEXC_MSG003 indicates that a material listing and exclusion type is required in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a sales order, quotation, or similar document, and the system requires specific settings related to material listing and exclusion.
  Cause:
  
  Material Listing/Exclusion Not Defined: The error occurs when the system expects a material listing or exclusion type to be defined for the sales document but cannot find it. This is often due to missing configuration or settings in the material master or sales area.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, and Division) may not have the necessary material listing/exclusion settings configured.
  Customer-Specific Settings: The customer may have specific material listing/exclusion requirements that are not met.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Listing/Exclusion Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVL2 (for material listing) or OVL3 (for material exclusion) in SAP.
  Ensure that the relevant material listing/exclusion types are defined for the sales area you are working with.
  
  
  
  Define Material Listing/Exclusion:
  
  If not already defined, create the necessary material listing or exclusion records for the relevant materials and customers.
  Ensure that the materials you are trying to sell are included in the material listing if they are subject to such restrictions.
  
  
  
  Review Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (transaction code XD03) to see if there are any specific settings related to material listing/exclusion that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the sales document type you are using is configured to allow for material listing/exclusion checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional team to understand the specific requirements for material listing and exclusion in your business context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Listing/Exclusion: This is a mechanism in SAP that allows companies to control which materials can be sold to specific customers or in specific sales areas. It is often used in industries where certain products are restricted for certain customers.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVL2: Define Material Listing
  OVL3: Define Material Exclusion
  XD03: Display Customer Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary material listing and exclusion types are properly configured in your SAP system.