How To Fix WJ216 - Additionals are not allowed for material category & (&)

WJ216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WJ - Additionals

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Additionals are not allowed for material category & (&)

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to maintain additionals for a material belonging to
the <GL:material_category>category</> &V1&, &V2&. Additionals cannot be
defined for this category of material.
At present you can create additionals for the following categories of
material:
<GL:single_material>Single material</>
<GL:generic_material>Generic material</>
<GL:variant>Variant</> (of a generic material)
<GL:material_group_reference_material>Material group reference material
</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WJ216 - Additionals are not allowed for material category & (&) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WJ216 Additionals are not allowed for material category & (&)
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to assign or maintain additional data (often called "additionals") for a material category that does not allow such additional data entries.
  In SAP, material categories define the type of material and control various settings, including which additional data fields or screens are allowed during material master maintenance. Some material categories are restricted and do not permit additional data to be maintained.
  For example, if you try to enter additional data for a material category like Non-Stock Material (NLAG) or Services (DIEN) where additionals are not configured or allowed, this warning will appear.
  
  Explanation of the Message Text:
  
  The first & is replaced by the material category code (e.g., HALB, FERT, NLAG).
  The second & is replaced by the description or name of the material category.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Category Settings:
  
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