How To Fix V1117 - Material & has been excluded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Material & has been excluded

What causes this issue?

The system has found an exclusion condition for the item that you have
entered. Therefore, the material may not be used for this transaction.

How to fix this error?

Check the data entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1117 - Material & has been excluded ?

  The SAP error message V1117, which states "Material & has been excluded," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when a material is not available for a particular transaction, such as a sales order or delivery. This exclusion can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of Error V1117
  
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being sold or delivered. This could be due to a blocked status or a status that restricts sales.
  
  
  Sales Organization/Distribution Channel: The material may not be available for the specific sales organization or distribution channel being used in the transaction.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the material master record, such as sales views not being maintained.
  
  
  Availability Check: The material may not be available for the requested delivery date due to stock levels or other availability check settings.
  
  
  Product Hierarchy: The product hierarchy assigned to the material may not be valid for the sales area.
  
  
  Exclusion in Pricing: The material may be excluded from pricing conditions, which can lead to it being excluded from sales documents.
  
  
  Solutions to Error V1117
  
  
  Check Material Status: Review the material status in the material master (transaction MM03) to ensure it is not blocked for sales.
  
  
  Verify Sales Organization/Distribution Channel: Ensure that the material is set up for the correct sales organization and distribution channel. This can be checked in the sales views of the material master.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the material master data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all necessary views (sales, purchasing, etc.) are maintained.
  
  
  Check Availability: Use transaction MD04 to check the stock levels and availability of the material. If stock is insufficient, consider adjusting the stock or changing the delivery date.
  
  
  Product Hierarchy: Verify that the product hierarchy assigned to the material is valid for the sales area in question.
  
  
  Pricing Conditions: Check the pricing conditions in the pricing procedure to ensure that the material is not excluded from pricing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  VA01/VA02: Create/Change Sales Order
  VK11/VK12: Create/Change Pricing Conditions
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the V1117 error and implement the appropriate solution.