How To Fix WJ200 - Additional &1 has not been created as a material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WJ - Additionals

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Additional &1 has not been created as a material

What causes this issue?

The <GL:additional>additional</> you have entered does not exist.
Additionals must be created in the system as <GL:material>materials</>.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_CHECK

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WJ200 - Additional &1 has not been created as a material ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WJ200 Additional &1 has not been created as a material
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to use or reference an additional material (also called an alternative or substitute material) in a process (such as production order, sales order, or BOM) but the system cannot find this additional material in the material master. In other words, the additional material number you entered does not exist as a valid material in the SAP system.
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the material number that is missing.
  The system expects that all materials referenced (including additional materials) must be created and maintained in the material master (transaction MM01/MM02).
  This message typically appears during BOM processing, production order creation, or when using alternative materials functionality.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  You have defined an additional material in a BOM or production order, but the material master record for that additional material has not been created.
  Typographical error in the additional material number.
  The additional material was deleted or blocked in the system.
  The material is not yet created in the system but is referenced in master data or transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Material Master:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to check if the additional material number exists.
  If it does not exist, create the material master record using MM01.
  
  
  
  Correct the Material Number:
  
  Verify that the material number entered as the additional material is correct and free of typos.
  
  
  
  Maintain Additional Material Properly:
  
  If you are maintaining BOMs or production orders, ensure that all additional materials are valid and active.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure the material is not blocked or flagged for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing (if applicable):
  
  In some cases, the system might be customized to check additional materials strictly. Review the configuration if this message appears unexpectedly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 – Create Material Master
  MM02 – Change Material Master
  MM03 – Display Material Master
  CS01/CS02/CS03 – Create/Change/Display BOM (Bill of Materials)
  CO01/CO02/CO03 – Create/Change/Display Production Order
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always ensure that all materials referenced in BOMs, production orders, or sales documents exist in the system.
  Additional materials are often used for substitution or alternative sourcing; their master data must be maintained properly.
  
  
  
  SAP Help / Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for BOM and material master data management.
  Check SAP Notes if this message appears in a specific module or scenario.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this message appears, I can help with more tailored advice.