How To Fix VMP_MSG123 - Drag and drop not possible; materials do not match

VMP_MSG123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Drag and drop not possible; materials do not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG123 - Drag and drop not possible; materials do not match ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG123 ("Drag and drop not possible; materials do not match") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules when attempting to perform a drag-and-drop operation involving materials that are not compatible or do not meet certain criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Mismatch: The materials you are trying to drag and drop may belong to different material types or categories that are not compatible with each other.
  Different Units of Measure: The materials may have different units of measure, which can prevent them from being combined or transferred.
  Status Issues: One or both of the materials may be in a status that does not allow for the operation (e.g., blocked, inactive).
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the materials, such as missing or incorrect master data.
  Transaction Context: The context in which you are trying to perform the drag-and-drop operation may