How To Fix W+272 - Order number &1 cannot be used for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Order number &1 cannot be used for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+272 - Order number &1 cannot be used for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message W+272 indicates that the specified order number cannot be used for the specified material. This error typically arises in the context of production orders, purchase orders, or other types of order management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that does not allow it to be used for the specified material. For example, the order might be closed, canceled, or technically completed.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material may not be set up correctly in the system. This could include issues with the material type, status, or other master data configurations.
  
  
  Order Type Restrictions: Certain order types may have restrictions on the materials that can be associated with them. If the material is not compatible with the order type, this error may occur.
  
  
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The order may be linked to a