How To Fix V1029 - Material &1 has status: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 029

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1029 - Material &1 has status: &2 ?

  The SAP error message V1029 indicates that a material has a specific status that prevents it from being processed in the context of sales and distribution (SD). The message typically appears when trying to create or process sales orders, deliveries, or other transactions involving the material.
  Cause:
  The error message V1029 is triggered when the material in question has a status that restricts its use in sales transactions. Common statuses that can lead to this error include:
  
  Blocked for Sales: The material is blocked for sales activities.
  Inactive: The material is not active in the system.
  Not for Sale: The material is marked as not available for sale.
  Quality Inspection: The material is under quality inspection and cannot be sold until it passes inspection.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V1029 error, you need to check and potentially change the status of the material. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the status of the material in the relevant views (e.g., Sales Org Data, Plant Data).
  
  
  
  Change Material Status:
  
  If the material is blocked for sales, you can change its status using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the relevant views and remove the block or change the status as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you are unsure why the material has a specific status, consult with the inventory management or quality assurance teams to understand the implications of changing the status.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or restrictions affecting the material, such as open purchase orders or stock issues.
  
  
  
  Re-test the Transaction:
  
  After making the necessary changes, attempt to reprocess the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material (if you need to create a new material)
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master that can affect sales, such as Sales Organization Data and Plant Data.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change material statuses.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material statuses and their implications in the sales process.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the V1029 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.