How To Fix WJ212 - Material & is not an additional

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 in the material master.
  Check if the material is flagged or categorized as an additional material where required.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for additional materials in the relevant module (PP, SD, MM).
  For example, in BOMs, ensure the material is assigned as an additional item or component.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Process:
  
  If the material is not supposed to be an additional material, remove it from the additional materials list or process.
  Use the material in the correct context (main material or component as per business process).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or SAP Notes:
  
  Look for SAP Notes related to message WJ212 for any known issues or patches.
  Review SAP help or module-specific guides for handling additional materials.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  MM01/MM02 (Material Master)  
  CS01/CS02 (BOM Maintenance)  
  CO01/CO02 (Production Order)  
  VA01/VA02 (Sales Order)
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:  
  
  PP (Production Planning)  
  MM (Materials Management)  
  SD (Sales and Distribution)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Service Marketplace or SAP Support Portal for notes referencing message WJ212.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.