How To Fix WB2B_VC001 - Item &1: Creation of purchasing configuration not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B_VC - Variant Configuration in the Trading Contract

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Item &1: Creation of purchasing configuration not allowed

What causes this issue?

For this item category, you are not allowed to create a purchasing
configuration that differs from the sales configuration.
The purchasing configuration references the sales configuration.

System Response

You cannot create a purchasing configuration.

How to fix this error?

For the item category in question, select the <ZK>Separate Conf. Allowed
</> indicator under <ZK>Trading Contract</> in Customizing for
<ZK>Global Trade</>, to allow a different purchasing configuration.

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 WB2B_VC001 - Item &1: Creation of purchasing configuration not allowed ?

  The SAP error message WB2B_VC001 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of a purchasing configuration for a specific item. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) and can occur for various reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Not Allowed: The item in question may not be set up to allow for purchasing configuration. This could be due to settings in the material master or the configuration profile.
  Missing Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the material may not be defined or may not be correctly assigned.
  Item Category Settings: The item category used in the purchasing document may not support configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify purchasing configurations.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type associated with the item may have restrictions that prevent the creation of a purchasing configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the configuration settings are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the material is set up for variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check if a configuration profile is assigned to the material. You can do this in transaction code CU41 (for configuration profiles).
  If not assigned, create or assign the appropriate configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Verify Item Category:
  
  Ensure that the item category used in the purchasing document supports configuration. You can check this in the customizing settings for purchasing (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify purchasing configurations. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Material Type Configuration:
  
  Review the settings for the material type in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that it allows for variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on variant configuration and purchasing processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CU41: Maintain Configuration Profile
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.