How To Fix L1216 - No batch input session can be created because material cannot be blocked

L1216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L1 - Message handling for WM master data

• Message number: 216

• Message text: No batch input session can be created because material cannot be blocked

What causes this issue?

You want to generate a batch input file to clear possible stock
differences. So that the program receives a consistent set of data for
Inventory Management and Warehouse Management, no postings that affect
stock figures are allowed while the program is running.

System Response

For this reason, the program has tried to block all the materials in
the respective warehouse number.
The block could not be set because a system error occurred.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator (block could not be set).
If you merely want to take a look at the stock differences, you can
also start the report without the function "Create batch input file"
and thus avoid all blocking problems.

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L1216 - No batch input session can be created because material cannot be blocked ?

  The SAP error message L1216 indicates that a batch input session cannot be created because the material in question cannot be blocked. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material master data processing, where certain operations require the material to be in a specific status or condition.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being blocked. For example, it could be marked as "blocked" or "restricted" in the material master data.
  Stock Type: The stock type of the material (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not allow for blocking.
  Open Purchase Orders or Sales Orders: If there are open transactions (like purchase orders or sales orders) that reference the material, it may prevent blocking.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to create the batch input session may not have the necessary authorizations to block the material.
  System Configuration: There may