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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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:
  
  Go to transaction OMS2 (or SPRO path: Logistics ? Materials Management ? Material Master ? Basic Settings ? Material Types ? Define Material Types).
  Verify the settings for the material category in question.
  Check if the material category allows additional data or if it is restricted.
  
  
  
  Adjust Material Category if Needed:
  
  If your business process requires additional data for this material category, consider changing the material category to one that allows additionals.
  Alternatively, create or configure a new material category that permits additional data.
  
  
  
  Avoid Entering Additionals for Restricted Categories:
  
  If the material category is correct and should not have additionals, simply avoid entering additional data for this material.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Additional Data Screens:
  
  Sometimes, additional data screens are assigned via configuration.
  Verify if any additional data screens are incorrectly assigned to the material category.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Category (Material Type): Controls the behavior of material master data, including allowed views and additional data.
  Additional Data (Additionals): Extra fields or screens that can be maintained for a material, often used for specific business requirements.
  Transaction OMS2: Used to maintain material types and their properties.
  Material Master Views: Some views are only allowed for certain material categories.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Attempting to maintain additional data for a material category that does not allow it.
  Solution: Check and adjust material category settings or avoid entering additionals for that category.
  Transaction to check: OMS2 (Material Types configuration).
  
  
  If you provide the exact material category code, I can help you with more specific guidance!