How To Fix 61194 - Material is never available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Material is never available

What causes this issue?

During the inspection period, no receipt for coverage exists for this
material. The inspection period is set to infinite in customizing.

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?

Either this is deliberate, or
You must change the inspection via customizing
If you do not have the necessary authorization, please notify your
system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61194 - Material is never available ?

  The SAP error message 61194, "Material is never available," typically indicates that the material in question is not available for the requested operation, such as production, sales order fulfillment, or inventory management. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master. This includes missing or incorrect data in the views relevant to the specific business process (e.g., sales, purchasing, or inventory).
  
  
  Stock Levels: The material may have zero stock or insufficient stock levels in the relevant storage location or plant.
  
  
  Availability Check Configuration: The availability check settings for the material may be configured in such a way that it always returns a negative result. This could be due to the configuration of the checking group or the strategy used.
  
  
  Blocked Stock: The material may be in blocked stock or quality inspection stock, which prevents it from being available for use.
  
  
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The material may not be available in the specific plant or storage location from which it is being requested.
  
  
  Sales Order or Production Order Issues: If the material is linked to a sales order or production order, there may be issues with the order itself that prevent availability.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is complete and accurate. Ensure that all relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, MRP) are properly maintained.
  
  
  Review Stock Levels: Check the stock levels of the material in the relevant storage location or plant. You can use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to see the current stock status.
  
  
  Adjust Availability Check Settings: Review the availability check configuration for the material. This can be done in the material master under the MRP view. Ensure that the checking group and strategy are set correctly.
  
  
  Check Stock Status: Use transaction code MB52 or MB5T to check if the material is in blocked or quality inspection stock. If it is, you may need to release it or take appropriate actions.
  
  
  Verify Plant and Storage Location: Ensure that the material is available in the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master or through stock overview transactions.
  
  
  Review Related Orders: If the material is linked to a sales order or production order, check the status of those orders to ensure they are not causing the availability issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE (Stock Overview), MM03 (Display Material), MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), and MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material availability checks and configuration.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.