How To Fix WU461 - Structured materials cannot take part in a promotion

WU461 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Structured materials cannot take part in a promotion

What causes this issue?

You chose a structured material. Structured materials are not permitted
for promotions (with the exception of generic materials).

How to fix this error?

Choose another material (a single material, generic material or a
variant of a generic material).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU461 - Structured materials cannot take part in a promotion ?

  The SAP error message WU461, which states "Structured materials cannot take part in a promotion," typically occurs in the context of promotions and pricing in SAP, particularly when dealing with structured materials (like configurable products or materials with variants).
  
  Cause:
  
  Structured Material Definition: The error arises because the material in question is defined as a structured material (e.g., a configurable product) in the SAP system. Structured materials have specific characteristics and configurations that make them different from standard materials.
  Promotion Configuration: The promotion you are trying to apply may not be set up to include structured materials. Promotions often have specific criteria regarding the types of materials they can apply to, and structured materials may not be included in these criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Promotion Settings: Check the configuration of the promotion in SAP. Ensure that the promotion is set up to include structured materials if that is your intention. You may need to adjust the