How To Fix 61132 - Material &1 &2 is blocked for single-item planning by user &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Material &1 &2 is blocked for single-item planning by user &3

What causes this issue?

Single-item planning for material &V1& in plant &V2& is presently
blocked by user &V3&.

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?

Carry out single-item planning for this material again later.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61132 - Material &1 &2 is blocked for single-item planning by user &3 ?

  The SAP error message 61132 indicates that a specific material (identified by &1 and &2) is blocked for single-item planning by a particular user (identified by &3). This typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when a user attempts to plan a material that has been locked for single-item planning.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The material is currently locked for single-item planning by another user. This can happen if a user is actively working on planning that material and has not released the lock.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict certain materials from being planned by multiple users simultaneously to avoid conflicts.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction related to the material might be in progress, preventing other users from making changes or planning for that material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Locks: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for user locks on the material. If you find that the material is locked by another user, you can either wait for that user to complete their work or contact them to release the lock.
  
  
  
  Release the Lock: 
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually release the lock in SM12. However, be cautious when doing this, as it may disrupt the work of the user who has the lock.
  
  
  
  Coordinate with Users: 
  
  Communicate with the user who has locked the material to understand their needs and coordinate planning efforts.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings related to single-item planning to see if adjustments can be made to reduce conflicts.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs: 
  
  Sometimes, background jobs may also lock materials. Check transaction SM37 to see if any background jobs are running that might be causing the lock.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage user locks.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  
  
  
  MRP Configuration: Review the MRP settings in the configuration to understand how locks are managed and if there are any settings that can be adjusted to improve the situation.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to manage locks and perform planning activities.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 61132 and continue with your planning activities in SAP.