How To Fix V1020 - Material &1 has status: &2

V1020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Material &1 has status: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1020 - Material &1 has status: &2 ?

  The SAP error message V1020, which states "Material &1 has status: &2," typically indicates that the material in question has a status that prevents certain operations from being performed. The placeholders &1 and &2 will be replaced with the specific material number and the status of that material, respectively.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Material Status: The material has been assigned a status that restricts its use in certain transactions. Common statuses include "Blocked," "Inactive," or "Restricted."
  Configuration Settings: The material may be configured in such a way that it cannot be used for sales, purchasing, or inventory transactions.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform actions on materials with certain statuses.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the material number and check the status in the relevant views (e.g.,