How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE249 - Material &1 contains errors and cannot be added

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Material &1 contains errors and cannot be added

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE249 - Material &1 contains errors and cannot be added ?

  The SAP error message:
  WSD_MESSAGE249: Material &1 contains errors and cannot be added
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you try to add or use a material in a process (such as creating a sales order, delivery, or production order), but the material master data contains inconsistencies or errors that prevent the system from processing it further.
  Common causes include:
  
  The material master record is incomplete or has missing mandatory data.
  The material is flagged as blocked or deleted in the system.
  The material is not extended to the relevant plant or sales organization.
  The material status does not allow the intended transaction (e.g., sales status, procurement status).
  Data inconsistencies in views like Basic Data, Sales, MRP, or Accounting.
  Custom validations or user-exits that detect errors in the material data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material master.
  Verify that all mandatory views (Basic Data, Sales, MRP, Accounting, etc.) are properly maintained.
  Check if the material is flagged as blocked or deleted (e.g., in the Basic Data or Sales views).
  Confirm that the material is extended to the relevant plant and sales organization (use MM01/MM02 if needed).
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Review the sales status, procurement status, and other relevant statuses in the material master.
  Ensure the material is allowed for the intended transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Validations/User-Exits:
  
  If your system has custom validations or user-exits that check material data, review them to see if they are causing the error.
  Consult with your ABAP developer or functional consultant if needed.
  
  
  
  Run Material Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction MMRE (Material Master Consistency Check) to identify and fix inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to use or modify the material.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Correct Material Master:
  
  If the material master is corrupted or incomplete, consider correcting the data or recreating the material master record.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03 – Display Material Master
  MM02 – Change Material Master
  MM01 – Create Material Master
  MMRE – Material Master Consistency Check
  CS03 – Display BOM (if BOM is involved)
  VA01 – Create Sales Order (where error might appear)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material master errors or specific to your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Ensure all relevant views are maintained for the business process you are executing.
  
  
  
  
  If after these checks the problem persists, consider enabling debugging or checking application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error information.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Cause
  Material master data contains errors, incomplete data, blocked status, or inconsistent data.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct material master data, check statuses, run consistency checks, and review custom validations.
  
  
  Related
  Transactions MM03, MM02, MMRE; check SAP Notes; review user-exits and authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.