How To Fix WRMA_CAT020 - Enter a valid material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_CAT - RMA cost allocation

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Enter a valid material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA_CAT020 - Enter a valid material ?

  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 Organization Assignment:
  
  Confirm that the material is extended to the relevant plant and sales organization.
  Use transaction MM01/MM02 to check or extend the material to the required organizational levels.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type and Usage:
  
  Ensure the material type is appropriate for the transaction (e.g., a finished product for sales, or a returnable packaging material for RMA).
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and Configuration:
  
  In warranty or RMA scenarios, verify that the material is correctly configured in the warranty or returnable material settings.
  Check if the material is assigned to the correct category or allowed in the relevant process.
  
  
  
  Re-enter or Select Material via Search Help:
  
  Use the F4 help (search help) to select a valid material to avoid typing errors.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  MM01 - Create Material Master
  VA01 - Create Sales Order (if related to sales)
  WRMA transactions - Warranty and RMA processing
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  If the error occurs during warranty claim processing, check the warranty claim configuration and material master data.
  If the material is newly created, ensure all relevant views are maintained and the material is active.
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for warranty management or material master data management.
  Check OSS Notes if the problem persists after verifying master data.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WRMA_CAT020 means the system does not recognize the material entered. Verify the material number, its master data, and organizational assignments to resolve the issue. Use standard SAP transactions to check and correct the material master data.