How To Fix W5093 - This function only possible for items with material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 093

• Message text: This function only possible for items with material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5093 - This function only possible for items with material ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W5093: "This function only possible for items with material":
  
  Error Message:
  W5093 - This function only possible for items with material
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to perform a function or action in a transaction (often in sales order processing, delivery processing, or billing) on an item that does not have a material assigned to it.
  In SAP, many functions related to item processing require the item to be linked to a material master record. For example, certain item-related functions like availability check, pricing, or delivery processing are only valid for items that have a material number.
  Common scenarios causing this message:
  
  The item is a text item, service item, or free-of-charge item without a material number.
  The user tries to perform a function (e.g., availability check, batch determination, or goods movement) that is only valid for material items.
  The item is a non-stock item or a service that does not have a material master.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the item type:
  
  Verify if the item is a material item or a non-material item (e.g., text, service).
  If it is a non-material item, understand that certain functions are not applicable.
  
  
  
  Assign a material number if applicable:
  
  If the item should have a material number, ensure it is correctly entered.
  If missing, enter the correct material number in the item details.
  
  
  
  Avoid performing material-specific functions on non-material items:
  
  For example, do not try to perform availability check or batch determination on text or service items.
  Use functions appropriate for the item type.
  
  
  
  Check configuration:
  
  Review item category settings in sales order or delivery document types.
  Ensure that the item category allows the intended function only for material items.
  
  
  
  User training:
  
  Educate users about the difference between material and non-material items and the functions applicable to each.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Item categories: In sales documents, item categories define whether an item requires a material number or not.
  Material master: Material-related functions require a valid material master record.
  Transactions: This message commonly appears in transactions like VA01/VA02 (Sales Order), VL01N/VL02N (Delivery), VF01/VF02 (Billing).
  SAP Notes: If the message appears unexpectedly, check for SAP Notes or patches related to the specific module or transaction.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W5093 - This function only possible for items with material
  
  
  Cause
  Function attempted on an item without a material number
  
  
  Solution
  Assign material number or avoid material-specific functions on non-material items
  
  
  Related to
  Item categories, material master, sales/delivery processing
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this message appears, I can help with more specific guidance.