How To Fix W_DSD_01106 - Material is neither a generic material nor a display material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DSD_01 - Global message class for DSD

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Material is neither a generic material nor a display material

What causes this issue?

Only the following material categories are supported for the display of
pricing details on the component level:
o Generic materials
o Displays

System Response

The display of pricing details is prohibited for all other material
categories.

How to fix this error?

Choose a generic material or display material to use this function.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DSD_01106 - Material is neither a generic material nor a display material ?

  The SAP error message W_DSD_01106 indicates that the material you are trying to work with is neither a generic material nor a display material. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Direct Store Delivery (DSD) or similar applications where materials are managed in a specific way.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material in question may not be defined as a generic material or a display material in the system. Generic materials are often used for products that have multiple variants, while display materials are used for items that are not intended for inventory management but are used for display purposes.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the material type, industry sector, or other relevant fields.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the material from being recognized as a generic or display material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the material type and other relevant settings.
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly as either a generic material or a display material.
  
  
  
  Material Type Configuration:
  
  If the material is supposed to be a generic or display material, check the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area for material types and ensure that the material type is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Change Material:
  
  If the material is not set up correctly, you may need to create a new material or change the existing one to the appropriate type.
  Use transaction code MM01 to create a new material or MM02 to change an existing material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to material management and DSD to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Types: Familiarize yourself with the different material types in SAP and their purposes. This can help in understanding how to set up materials correctly.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message W_DSD_01106 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your materials are set up correctly in the SAP system.