How To Fix W6100 - For material &, material type & is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W6 - Messages for Empties Stock Overview

• Message number: 100

• Message text: For material &, material type & is not maintained

What causes this issue?

There is no material type for the material in table T134.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W6100 - For material &, material type & is not maintained ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W6100:
  
  SAP Error Message: W6100
  Message Text:
  
  For material & , material type & is not maintained
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to perform an operation (such as creating or changing a material) and the system finds that the material type for the specified material is not maintained or defined in the system. Essentially, the system expects the material type to be configured in customizing, but it is missing or incomplete.
  Material types in SAP define the attributes and control parameters for materials, such as whether the material is a raw material, finished product, trading goods, etc. If the material type is not maintained, the system cannot process the material correctly.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During material master creation or change.
  When a material is referenced but its material type is not configured.
  When customizing for material types is incomplete or missing.
  Possibly during data migration or integration scenarios where material types are not aligned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Logistics - General ? Material Master ? Basic Settings ? Material Types ? Define Material Types.
  Verify that the material type mentioned in the error message is maintained and active.
  If it is missing, create or maintain the material type as per business requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Ranges:
  
  Ensure that the material type has an assigned number range interval.
  This is done in the same customizing path under Number Ranges for material types.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master record is using a valid and maintained material type.
  If the material type is incorrect or obsolete, correct it.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this error occurs after a transport or system copy, check that customizing for material types has been transported correctly.
  Re-import or adjust customizing if necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Sometimes, missing authorizations can cause similar issues. Ensure the user has the necessary permissions to create/change materials of the specified type.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  OMMT - Define Material Types (Customizing)
  MMAM - Material Type Overview
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material type configuration if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Material Type Attributes:
  
  Material types control field selection, number ranges, allowed views, and other material master settings.
  
  
  
  Impact:
  
  Without a properly maintained material type, material master data cannot be processed correctly, affecting procurement, inventory, sales, and production processes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact material and material type values (the placeholders & in the message), I can help you with more specific guidance.
  
  Summary:
  
  The error W6100 indicates that the material type for the given material is not maintained in the system. To resolve it, maintain the material type in customizing and ensure it is properly configured and assigned.
  
  If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!