How To Fix W_014 - Component material &1 is not empties material

W_014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_ - Upload CRM -> R3 BOMs / Structured Materials

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Component material &1 is not empties material

What causes this issue?

You want to include the material &V1& in an empties BOM. The material
type &V2& of this material is however not identified in the Customizing
of the material types as an empties material type.

System Response

The processing cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Ensure during the product upload, that the materials are created in
OLTP with the correct material type.
If the material type is correct, you should identify it in the
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMS2>Customizing of the Material Types</> as an
empties material type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_014 - Component material &1 is not empties material ?

  The SAP error message:
  W_014 Component material &1 is not empties material
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a component material in a production order or a bill of materials (BOM) is expected to be an "empties" material (i.e., a returnable packaging material such as bottles, crates, pallets, etc.), but the system finds that the material is not flagged as such in the material master.
  In SAP, "empties" materials are special types of materials used for packaging or containers that are returned after use. These materials are usually managed differently in inventory and production processes.
  The message indicates that the component material &1 (where &1 is the material number) is not classified as an empties material, but the process or configuration expects it to be.
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  When creating or processing production orders or process orders involving packaging materials.
  When using special stock or handling instructions related to empties.
  When the system expects a component to be