How To Fix AG605 - Material & is blocked (Blocking table has not been updated)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AG - Nachrichten ATP-Server

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Material & is blocked (Blocking table has not been updated)

What causes this issue?

The material you are processing &V1& (plant &V2&) is locked by user
&V3&. The system has already tried several times without success to
lock the material you are using in order to correct the lock entries of
the item deleted/changed by you.

System Response

To save you time, the system stops trying to lock the material and does
not make any corrections to the lock table for material &V1& in plant
&V2&.

How to fix this error?

Please not that this lock entry that has not been removed will now
reserve quantities for your operation which cannot be used by other
users. You can still remove this lock entry at a later stage, by saving
your operation in its present state and continuing processing later.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AG605 - Material & is blocked (Blocking table has not been updated) ?

  The SAP error message AG605 ("Material & is blocked (Blocking table has not been updated)") typically indicates that a material is currently blocked for certain operations, and the blocking table has not been updated accordingly. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during inventory management, production planning, or when trying to perform transactions related to the material.
  Causes:
  
  Material Blocked: The material in question is blocked for certain transactions due to various reasons, such as quality issues, stock discrepancies, or manual blocking by users.
  Blocking Table Not Updated: The system's blocking table, which keeps track of materials that are blocked, has not been updated. This could be due to a system error, a failed transaction, or a lack of proper configuration.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the blocked material.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or inventory management settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material in the material master record. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to view the material details and check if it is marked as blocked.
  Unblock Material: If the material is blocked and you have the necessary authorizations, you can unblock it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or through the appropriate inventory management transactions.
  Update Blocking Table: If the blocking table has not been updated, you may need to run a program or transaction that refreshes or updates the blocking table. This may require assistance from your SAP Basis or technical team.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary authorizations to work with the material. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any errors or warnings that occurred around the time the issue was encountered. This may provide additional context for troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to manage materials effectively.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and blocking mechanisms.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AG605 error and implement a solution to resolve it.