How To Fix WC109 - Material &, sales unit &: invalid material status &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WC - POS interface - outbound and Tickets & Additionals

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Material &, sales unit &: invalid material status &

What causes this issue?

The material status has been wrongly maintained for the sales unit of
this material. The material status is not contained in the material
status table.

System Response

The record cannot be prepared for POS outbound.

How to fix this error?

The entry in the <DS:TRAN.SM30>material status table (V_TVMS) must
be maintained</> or the material status corrected in the material
master.
If the error occurred during initialization, you must
<DS:TRAN.WPMI>re-start the POS outbound</>.
If the error occurred for changes, you do not have to do anything, as
the data will be re-transmitted next time.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WC109 - Material &, sales unit &: invalid material status & ?

  The SAP error message WC109 indicates that there is an issue with the material status of a specific material in the system. This error typically arises when the material is not allowed for certain transactions due to its status. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Status: The material has a status that restricts its use in certain transactions. This could be due to various reasons such as:
  
  The material is marked as "blocked" for sales or production.
  The material is in a status that prevents it from being sold or used in production (e.g., "inactive" or "obsolete").
  The material is not set up correctly in the system for the sales unit or other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Sales Unit Issues: The sales unit defined for the material may not be valid or may not match the expected configuration in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales" views to see the material status.
  If the material is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status to allow transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Unit:
  
  Ensure that the sales unit defined for the material is valid and correctly configured.
  Check if the sales unit matches the unit of measure defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Change Material Status:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change the material status using transaction code MM02.
  Navigate to the relevant views and update the status as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the material status, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for material management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom logic or enhancements in place, ensure that they are not affecting the material status or sales unit validation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master that may affect the status and sales unit, such as Basic Data, Sales Organization Data, and Plant Data.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on material status and its implications on transactions.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and change material statuses in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WC109 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.