How To Fix WBBY037 - Materials with the material category &1 are not allowed

WBBY037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WBBY - Bonus Buys / Material Grouping

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Materials with the material category &1 are not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WBBY037 - Materials with the material category &1 are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message WBBY037 indicates that there is an issue with the material category of the materials you are trying to process. Specifically, it means that the materials with the specified material category (&1) are not allowed for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Category Restrictions: The material category you are trying to use may not be permitted for the specific transaction or process you are executing. This could be due to configuration settings in the system that restrict certain categories from being used in specific contexts.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict certain material categories for specific transactions, such as purchasing, inventory management, or production.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the material master data, such as an incorrect assignment of the material category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Category: Verify the material category of the materials you are trying to use. You can do this