How To Fix WU518 - Material &1/&2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Material &1/&2 &3

What causes this issue?

Supply source determination was not successful for all plants taking
part in the price calculation.

System Response

The material is removed from further processing as both an item and a
pricing reference material. The item is set to status D (pricing
contained errors).

How to fix this error?

Carry out successful supply source determination for the item and start
the price calculation again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU518 - Material &1/&2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message WU518 typically relates to issues with material master data, specifically when there is a problem with the material's status or configuration in the system. The message format usually indicates that there is a problem with a specific material (denoted by &1, &2, &3 placeholders) in the context of a particular operation or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or not allowed for the specific transaction you are trying to perform (e.g., sales order, purchase order).
  Missing Data: Required data for the material may be missing or incomplete in the material master record.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the material from being used in certain transactions.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The material may not be available in the specified plant or storage location.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Status: Review the material master record to ensure that the material is not blocked for the transaction you are attempting. You can do this by navigating to the material master (transaction code MM03) and checking the status.
  Complete Missing Data: Ensure that all required fields in the material master are filled out correctly. This includes checking the basic data, purchasing data, and sales data views.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings related to material management to ensure that the material is set up correctly for the intended use.
  Check Plant/Storage Location: Verify that the material is available in the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master or through inventory management transactions.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or change the material master data.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for more in-depth analysis.