How To Fix 61246 - Material is locked for purchasing

61246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Material is locked for purchasing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61246 - Material is locked for purchasing ?

  The SAP error message 61246, which states "Material is locked for purchasing," typically occurs when a material is being edited or is in a state that prevents purchasing activities. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Material Master Lock: The material master record may be locked for editing by another user or process. This can happen if someone is currently updating the material or if a transaction is in progress.
  Purchase Order in Process: If there is an ongoing transaction related to the material, such as a purchase order being created or modified, it may lock the material for purchasing.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the material in the purchasing context.
  Status of the Material: The material may be set to a status that restricts purchasing activities, such as being marked as obsolete or inactive.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any