How To Fix L2043 - Material & has status &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L2 - Transfer requirements

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Material & has status &

What causes this issue?

Status (&V1&) has been assigned to material &V2&. This status causes a
warning to be issued during warehouse movements or it prevents the
movement in question from being executed.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry or the material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L2043 - Material & has status & ?

  The SAP error message L2043 typically indicates that a material has a specific status that prevents certain operations from being performed. The message format usually looks like this: "Material & has status &", where the first "&" represents the material number and the second "&" represents the status of the material.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the material being in a status that restricts its use in certain transactions. Common statuses that can trigger this error include:
  
  Blocked for procurement: The material cannot be ordered or procured.
  Blocked for sales: The material cannot be sold or delivered.
  Inactive: The material is not active in the system.
  Quality inspection: The material is under quality inspection and cannot be used until the inspection is complete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check the status of the material and take appropriate action. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to view the material's details.
  Check the "Status" tab to see what status is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Change Material Status:
  
  If the material is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status. This can be done using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Depending on your role and permissions, you may need to work with someone who has the authority to change the material status.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant data in the material master is correct and complete. This includes checking the purchasing, sales, and accounting views.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If the material is blocked for procurement or sales, consult with the purchasing or sales departments to understand why the material is blocked and if it can be unblocked.
  
  
  
  Quality Inspection:
  
  If the material is under quality inspection, check the quality management module to see if the inspection can be completed or if there are any issues that need to be resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material (if you need to create a new material)
  
  
  
  Material Status Types:
  
  Blocked for Procurement: Indicates that the material cannot be procured.
  Blocked for Sales: Indicates that the material cannot be sold.
  Inactive: The material is not active in the system and cannot be used.
  
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change material statuses or consult with someone who does.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take the necessary actions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.