How To Fix 61213 - Material &1 &2 is blocked from planning with scenario &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Material &1 &2 is blocked from planning with scenario &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61213 - Material &1 &2 is blocked from planning with scenario &3 ?

  The SAP error message 61213 indicates that a specific material (identified by &1 and &2) is blocked from planning in a particular planning scenario (identified by &3). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar planning modules.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Material Blocked for Planning: The material may have been explicitly marked as blocked for planning in the system settings.
  Planning Scenario Restrictions: The planning scenario you are trying to use may not be allowed for the specified material.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as incorrect settings or missing information.
  Status of the Material: The material might be in a status that prevents it from being planned (e.g., discontinued, obsolete).
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the planning area or planning book may restrict certain materials from being included in planning.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material in the material master. Ensure that it is not blocked or marked as obsolete.
  Review Planning Settings: Check the planning settings for the material in the relevant planning area. Ensure that the material is allowed in the planning scenario you are using.
  Update Material Master: If the material is blocked for planning, you may need to update the material master data to remove the block. This can typically be done in transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Check Planning Area Configuration: Review the configuration of the planning area and planning book to ensure that the material is included in the planning scope.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the error message and related configuration settings.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), /SAPAPO/MC62 (Maintain Planning Area), or /SAPAPO/MC73 (Maintain Planning Book) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and planning settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to unblock the material from planning.