How To Fix V1118 - Material & is not listed and therefore not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Material & is not listed and therefore not allowed

What causes this issue?

The material entered is not allowed for the transaction because the
listing is missing.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. If they are correct, check whether the
listing is complete.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1118 - Material & is not listed and therefore not allowed ?

  The SAP error message V1118 ("Material & is not listed and therefore not allowed") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when a user attempts to process a sales order, delivery, or other transaction involving a material that is not included in a specific list or master data configuration.
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Not in List: The material you are trying to use is not included in the allowed list for the transaction. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The material is not maintained in the relevant master data (e.g., material master, customer-material info record).
  The material is not part of the sales organization or distribution channel you are working with.
  The material is blocked for sales or not active in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain materials based on specific criteria (e.g., customer-specific restrictions).
  
  
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may have restrictions on which materials can be sold.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material exists in the system and is correctly set up in the material master. Ensure that it is active and not blocked for sales.
  
  
  Review Customer-Material Info Record: If applicable, check the customer-material info record to ensure that the material is allowed for the specific customer.
  
  
  Sales Organization and Distribution Channel: Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct sales organization and distribution channel. You can check this in the material master under the sales views.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to sales and distribution. This may involve checking the sales document type settings or any specific restrictions that may have been configured.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), VD03 (Display Customer), and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to sales and distribution processes for further insights into material listing and restrictions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.