How To Fix WM246 - Material is not yet listed in assortment &: Un cannot be listed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Material is not yet listed in assortment &: Un cannot be listed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM246 - Material is not yet listed in assortment &: Un cannot be listed ?

  The SAP error message WM246 ("Material is not yet listed in assortment &: Un cannot be listed") typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Inventory Management when trying to perform operations related to materials that are not included in the assortment list for a specific warehouse or storage location.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Listed: The primary cause of this error is that the material you are trying to process is not included in the assortment for the specific warehouse or storage location.
  Assortment Configuration: The assortment configuration may not have been set up correctly, or the material may not have been assigned to the appropriate assortment.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being listed or processed (e.g., blocked for certain transactions).
  Warehouse Management Settings: There may be settings in the Warehouse Management module that restrict the listing of certain materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assortment List: Verify if the material is included in the assortment list for the relevant warehouse. You can do this by navigating to the assortment configuration in SAP.
  
  Use transaction code WM01 or WM02 to check and maintain assortment lists.
  
  
  
  Add Material to Assortment: If the material is not listed, you will need to add it to the assortment. This can typically be done through the assortment maintenance transaction.
  
  Ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the assortment for the relevant warehouse.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data to ensure that the material is active and not blocked for the operations you are trying to perform.
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Management Settings: Review the settings in the Warehouse Management module to ensure that there are no restrictions on the material or the warehouse that would prevent it from being listed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the assortment configuration or how to add materials, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WM01, WM02, MM03, and others related to warehouse management and material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify assortment lists and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WM246 error and successfully list the material in the assortment. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.