How To Fix V1628 - Configuring is not possible for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 628

• Message text: Configuring is not possible for material &

What causes this issue?

The configuration for material &V1& is not possible in sales activity
processing due to technical reasons.

System Response

The item has been marked as unconfigured in the incompletion log.

How to fix this error?

Please save the sales documents. If you then edit the document using
the change transactions (VA02/VA22 ...), you can configure the
material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1628 - Configuring is not possible for material & ?

  The SAP error message V1628, which states "Configuring is not possible for material &," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to configure a material due to certain issues. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Material Not Configurable: The material in question may not be set up as a configurable material in the system. This means that it lacks the necessary configuration settings or characteristics.
  
  
  Missing Configuration Profile: The material may not have an associated configuration profile, which is required for variant configuration.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration Settings: There may be issues with the configuration settings, such as missing dependencies or characteristics that are not properly defined.
  
  
  Status of the Material: The material might be in a status that does not allow configuration, such as being marked as inactive or not released.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to configure the material.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material is set up as a configurable material. You can do this by checking the material master data in transaction MM03. Ensure that the "Configurable" checkbox is selected.
  
  
  Assign Configuration Profile: If the material is not associated with a configuration profile, you need to assign one. This can be done in transaction CU41 (Create Configuration Profile) or CU42 (Change Configuration Profile).
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings for the material. Ensure that all necessary characteristics and dependencies are defined correctly. You can use transaction CU01 to manage characteristics and dependencies.
  
  
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is active and released for use. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform configuration tasks. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), CU41 (Create Configuration Profile), CU42 (Change Configuration Profile), and CU01 (Create Characteristic).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to error V1628.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.