How To Fix 61564 - Availability check only possible for item kept in stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 564

• Message text: Availability check only possible for item kept in stock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61564 - Availability check only possible for item kept in stock ?

  The SAP error message 61564, "Availability check only possible for item kept in stock," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an availability check on a material that is not maintained as a stock item in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during sales order processing, production planning, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material in question may be defined as a non-stock item (e.g., a service or a consumable) in the material master data.
  Availability Check Configuration: The availability check may be configured to only apply to stock items, and the material is not set up accordingly.
  Item Category: The item category used in the sales order or other documents may not allow for availability checks on non-stock items.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings for the material may not allow for stock management or availability checks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the material type. Ensure that the material is set up as a stock item (e.g., material type "FERT" for finished goods, "HALB" for semi-finished goods, or "ROH" for raw materials).
  Check the "Sales Organization Data" and "Plant Data" views to ensure that the material is maintained for stock management.
  
  
  
  Review Availability Check Settings:
  
  Check the availability check configuration in the material master (under the "MRP" view). Ensure that the availability check is activated (e.g., check the "Availability Check" field).
  Verify the configuration in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO) under "Materials Management" > "Inventory Management and Physical Inventory" > "Availability Check" to ensure that the settings align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Item Category Configuration:
  
  Review the item category used in the sales order or other documents. Ensure that it is configured to allow for availability checks. You can check this in the configuration settings for sales document types.
  
  
  
  Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant settings for the material allow for stock management. You can check this in the plant-specific data in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  CO01: Create Production Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the availability check process.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.