How To Fix WRMA_CAT020 - Enter a valid material

WRMA_CAT020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_CAT - RMA cost allocation

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Enter a valid material

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WRMA_CAT020 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WRMA_CAT020 - Enter a valid material
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system expects a valid material number in a particular field (usually during return or warranty processing, or when creating a goods movement or sales document), but the entered material number is either:
  
  Not existing in the material master,
  Incorrectly typed,
  Not valid for the current plant or sales organization,
  Or the material master record is incomplete or blocked.
  
  In the context of SAP Warranty Management or Returnable Material Authorization (RMA) processes, this message typically appears if the material entered is not recognized or not valid for the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Material Number:
  
  Verify that the material number entered is correct and exists in the system.
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material master and confirm its existence.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure the material is not blocked for sales or plant.
  Check the material status in the material master (MM02/MM03) under the Basic Data or Sales views.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Sales