How To Fix W0167 - Entries for material type &1 not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Entries for material type &1 not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0167 - Entries for material type &1 not possible ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W0167 - Entries for material type &1 not possible
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to create or change a material master record for a material type that is not allowed or not configured for the particular transaction or organizational level. Essentially, the system is preventing entries for the specified material type because it is either not maintained or not permitted in the current context.
  Common causes include:  
  
  The material type is not assigned to the plant or organizational level where you are trying to create the material.  
  The material type is not configured properly in the customizing settings.  
  The material type is restricted for certain transactions or views.  
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the material type settings (e.g., no allowed industry sector, no allowed material number range, or missing allowed views).
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  During material master creation or change (transaction MM01, MM02).  
  When trying to post goods movements or other transactions involving materials of a certain type.  
  In custom programs or interfaces that try to create or update materials.
  
  
  How to check / Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Logistics - General ? Material Master ? Basic Settings ? Material Types ? Define Material Types (transaction code OMS2).
  Verify that the material type &1 (the one in the message) is properly defined.
  Check if the material type is active and allowed for the relevant industry sector.
  
  
  
  Check Allowed Number Ranges:
  
  In OMS2, verify that the material type has an assigned number range interval.
  If no number range is assigned, the system cannot create materials of this type.
  
  
  
  Check Allowed Views:
  
  In OMS2, check which views are allowed for the material type.
  If the transaction requires a view that is not allowed for this material type, the system may block the entry.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Verify if the material type is allowed for the plant or organizational unit where you are trying to create the material.
  Sometimes, plant-specific restrictions or user authorizations can cause this.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to create or change materials of this type.
  
  
  
  Check Industry Sector:
  
  The material type is linked to an industry sector. If the industry sector is not maintained or mismatched, the system may block entries.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This is a warning message (W0167), so it may not always stop the process but indicates a configuration or master data issue that should be resolved.
  If you are customizing or creating new material types, ensure all required settings are maintained.
  If this error appears during an interface or batch job, check the material type passed and the configuration.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Material type not configured or allowed for the transaction/plant/industry sector.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and maintain material type settings in OMS2, assign number ranges, allowed views.
  
  
  Transaction to check
  OMS2 (Define Material Types), MM01/MM02 (Material Master)
  
  
  Related Notes
  Ensure user authorizations and plant assignments are correct.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact material type code (&1) and the transaction you are using, I can help you with more specific steps.