How To Fix WJ212 - Material & is not an additional

WJ212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WJ - Additionals

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Material & is not an additional

What causes this issue?

You are entering <GL:additional>additionals</> for a
<GL:material>material</>. You can only choose a material for use as an
additional if its <DS:GLOS.material_type>material type</> has been
flagged for such use.
The material you have entered (&V1&) does not have this flag.

How to fix this error?

Find the additional by means of the matchcode for the material type,
making sure that you enter a material type that is defined for use as
an additional.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WJ212 - Material & is not an additional ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WJ212 Material & is not an additional
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign or use a material as an "additional material" in a process (such as in a production order, sales order, or BOM) but the system does not recognize the material as an additional material. In SAP, "additional materials" are typically materials that are added to a main material for specific purposes (e.g., components, accessories, or substitute materials). If the material is not flagged or configured as an additional material in the system, this error is triggered.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When adding a material to a production order or process where only additional materials are allowed.
  When trying to assign a material as an additional item in a sales document or BOM.
  When the material master or configuration does not support the material being used as an additional material.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify if the material is set up correctly