How To Fix VV018 - Consumption of config. with assembly processing not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VV - Requirements and availability

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Consumption of config. with assembly processing not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VV018 - Consumption of config. with assembly processing not allowed ?

  The SAP error message VV018 indicates that there is an issue with the consumption of a configurable material in the context of assembly processing. This error typically arises when you attempt to consume a configurable material in a way that is not allowed by the system's configuration settings.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the material may not allow for assembly processing. This can happen if the material is not set up correctly in the system to handle assembly processing.
  
  
  Material Type: The material type of the configurable material may not support assembly processing. Certain material types in SAP are not designed for assembly or production processes.
  
  
  Sales Order or Production Order Issues: If you are trying to create a sales order or production order that involves configurable materials, the order may not be set up correctly to handle the configuration.
  
  
  Missing Dependencies: If the configurable material has dependencies that are not met or are incorrectly defined, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master record of the configurable material and check the configuration settings.
  Ensure that the material is set up for assembly processing. You can do this by checking the relevant views in the material master (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, MRP, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Material Type:
  
  Verify that the material type assigned to the configurable material supports assembly processing. If not, you may need to change the material type or create a new material that is appropriate for assembly processing.
  
  
  
  Examine Sales/Production Orders:
  
  If the error occurs during the creation of a sales order or production order, review the order details to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the configuration is valid.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review the configuration dependencies for the material. Ensure that all dependencies are correctly defined and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to configurable materials and assembly processing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), CS03 (Display BOM), and VA01 (Create Sales Order) to check the relevant details.
  Configuration Profiles: Review the configuration profiles for the material to ensure they are set up correctly for assembly processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.