How To Fix WW085 - Material type & cannot be used for reference material

WW085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Material type & cannot be used for reference material

What causes this issue?

The material type is reserved for value-only materials.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a new material type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW085 - Material type & cannot be used for reference material ?

  The SAP error message WW085 indicates that the material type specified cannot be used for a reference material. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a material in SAP and the system is enforcing certain rules regarding material types.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type you are trying to use is not configured to allow reference materials. In SAP, different material types have different characteristics and allowed functionalities. Some material types are specifically designated for certain uses and may not support being a reference material.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the Material Master may restrict certain material types from being used as reference materials.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials of certain types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types.
  Check