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