How To Fix WM082 - Mat. no. & contains material category not allowed for assortment items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Mat. no. & contains material category not allowed for assortment items

What causes this issue?

The only material categories allowed at present are:
blank : standard material
00 : ditto
01 : generic material
02 : variant (of a generic material)
10 : sales set
11 : prepack
12 : display
20/21 : value-only material
You cannot currently add value-only materials using assortment modules,
however. This can only be done using follow-on functions in listing or
functions for listing materials individually.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please use an admissible material category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM082 - Mat. no. & contains material category not allowed for assortment items ?

  The SAP error message WM082 indicates that the material number you are trying to work with is associated with a material category that is not allowed for assortment items in the Warehouse Management (WM) module. This typically occurs when you attempt to perform a warehouse management operation (like picking, putting away, or transferring) on a material that is categorized in a way that is incompatible with the operations you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Material Category Restrictions: The material number belongs to a category that is not permitted for assortment items. This could be due to configuration settings in the material master or warehouse management settings.
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the material master or the warehouse management configuration may not allow certain material categories to be processed as assortment items.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type assigned to the material may not be suitable for the operations you are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the material category and type.
  Ensure that the material is correctly categorized and that it is allowed for the operations you want to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Warehouse Management module (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant settings for material types and categories to ensure that the material category is allowed for assortment items.
  
  
  
  Adjust Material Type:
  
  If the material type is incorrect, you may need to change it to a type that is compatible with assortment items. This may require creating a new material or changing the existing one, depending on your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or how to change the material type, consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the operation again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), SPRO (Customizing), WM01 (Warehouse Management Monitor).
  Material Types: Familiarize yourself with the different material types and their allowed operations in your SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material categories and warehouse management settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WM082 error and successfully perform the desired warehouse management operations.