How To Fix W0159 - Do not set the indicator "Do not prepare material"

W0159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Do not set the indicator "Do not prepare material"

Generated Include to Extension - PETERG - 21.06.2000
INCLUDE HPR1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE D

Generated Include to Extension - PETERG - 21.06.2000
INCLUDE HPR1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE D

Generated Include to Extension - PETERG - 21.06.2000
INCLUDE HPR1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE D

Generated Include to Extension - PETERG - 21.06.2000
INCLUDE HPR1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE D

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  SAP Message W0159: "Do not set the indicator 'Do not prepare material'"
  
  1. Cause
  This warning message appears when you try to set the indicator "Do not prepare material" (in German: Material nicht vorbereiten) in a process or transaction where this setting is not allowed or does not make sense.
  
  The indicator "Do not prepare material" is typically used in production or procurement processes to specify that the material should not be prepared or staged for production.
  However, in certain contexts (e.g., specific production orders, process orders, or material types), this indicator must not be set because the system requires the material to be prepared for the process to proceed correctly.
  Setting this indicator incorrectly can lead to inconsistencies in material staging, production planning, or goods movements.
  
  
  2. When does this occur?
  
  When creating or changing production/process orders.
  When