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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  If the material is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status.
  
  
  
  Change Material Status:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can change the material status using transaction code MM02.
  Navigate to the appropriate view and change the status to "Active" or "Unblocked."
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the material status, contact your SAP administrator or the person responsible for material management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material is correctly configured for the intended use (e.g., sales, purchasing).
  Check if there are any specific settings in the material master that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to perform actions on materials with specific statuses.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master, as the status can vary based on the view (e.g., Sales Organization Data, Purchasing Data).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.