How To Fix WTADDI416 - Additionals are not allowed for material category & (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTADDI - Additionals: Messages

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Additionals are not allowed for material category & (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTADDI416 - Additionals are not allowed for material category & (&) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WTADDI416 - Additionals are not allowed for material category & (&)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to add additional items (such as additional costs, additional materials, or additional components) to a material that belongs to a material category which does not allow additionals in the context of the transaction you are performing.
  In SAP, material categories control various behaviors and restrictions for materials, including whether additional items can be assigned or processed with them. For example, certain material categories like "Non-stock materials" or "Services" may not permit additionals in certain processes like production orders, sales orders, or goods movements.
  The placeholders & (&) in the message represent the material category code and its description, respectively.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When creating or changing production orders or process orders and trying to add additional components or costs to a material that does not allow it.
  When entering additional items in sales documents or purchase orders for materials restricted by their category.
  During goods movements or inventory transactions involving materials with restrictive categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Material Category:
  
  Identify the material category of the material you are working with.
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material master and check the material type/category.
  
  
  
  Review Material Category Settings:
  
  Material categories are defined in customizing under:
  SPRO -> Logistics - General -> Material Master -> Settings for Key Fields -> Define Material Types
  
  Check the settings for the material category to see if additionals are allowed or restricted.
  
  
  
  Adjust Process or Material Category:
  
  If additionals are required for your business process, consider:
  
  Changing the material category to one that allows additionals (if appropriate).
  Adjusting the process so that additionals are not added to restricted material categories.
  
  
  Note: Changing material category can have wide implications; consult with your SAP MM/PP consultant.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction-Specific Settings:
  
  Some transactions have additional controls on additionals.
  For example, in production orders, check the configuration for order types and item categories.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WTADDI416 for any patches or known issues.
  Review SAP Help documentation for material master and material category restrictions.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Category (Material Type): Controls the behavior of materials in SAP, including procurement, inventory management, and production.
  Additionals: Additional items or costs that can be assigned to materials or documents, such as additional components in a BOM, additional costs in procurement, or additional services.
  Transactions: This error can appear in various modules like MM (Materials Management), PP (Production Planning), SD (Sales and Distribution), depending on where additionals are being processed.
  Customizing Path for Material Types:
  
  SPRO -> Logistics - General -> Material Master -> Settings for Key Fields -> Define Material Types
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Attempt to add additional items to a material whose category does not permit additionals.
  Solution: Verify and possibly change the material category or adjust the process to comply with the restrictions.
  Check: Material master data, customizing settings for material types, and transaction-specific controls.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.