How To Fix W0036 - Error setting control indicator

W0036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Error setting control indicator

What causes this issue?

When creating a new profile, you incorrectly set the control
indicators.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

When you create new profiles, the "Value-only material freely
definable" indicator must always be set, except in the following case:
A record is created with a new hierarchy level, i.e. when the following
two indicators are set
Assign MG to value-only material
MG stock to value-only material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0036 - Error setting control indicator ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W0036 - Error setting control indicator
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message W0036 typically occurs when SAP tries to set or update a control indicator (a status or flag) in a business object or process, but fails due to one of the following reasons:
  
  The control indicator is not defined or incorrectly configured in the system.
  The system is trying to set a control indicator that is not valid for the current status or process step.
  Missing or incorrect customizing settings related to the control indicator.
  Authorization issues preventing the update of the control indicator.
  Data inconsistencies or missing master data related to the control indicator.
  Technical issues such as database locks or update failures.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W0036 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Control Indicator Configuration:
  
  Verify the control indicator is correctly defined in the customizing (SPRO).
  Ensure the control indicator is valid for the current process or status.
  Transaction codes like BS22 (for status profiles) or relevant IMG nodes can