How To Fix L5212 - Deactivation of 2-step procedure for material & not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L5 - LVS multiple processing

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Deactivation of 2-step procedure for material & not possible

What causes this issue?

The 2-step picking relevance indicator cannot be reset as the system
has already created removal transfer orders.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to reset the 2-step picking relevance indicator, you must
do this individually for each reference document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L5212 - Deactivation of 2-step procedure for material & not possible ?

  The SAP error message L5212 indicates that the deactivation of the 2-step procedure for a material is not possible. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material master data management within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Existing Stock: The material in question has existing stock that is managed under the 2-step procedure. The system does not allow deactivation while there are still stock levels that are being tracked under this procedure.
  
  
  Open Purchase Orders: There may be open purchase orders or purchase requisitions that reference the material, which prevents the change in the stock management procedure.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts changes, such as being blocked or having certain settings that prevent modification.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or configurations in the system that require the 2-step procedure to remain active for certain materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify if there is any stock available for the material. If there is stock, you will need to clear it (e.g., by performing a goods issue or transferring stock) before you can deactivate the 2-step procedure.
  
  
  Review Open Purchase Orders: Check for any open purchase orders or requisitions that reference the material. You may need to close or modify these orders before proceeding.
  
  
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for any settings or statuses that may be preventing the change. Ensure that the material is not blocked or restricted in any way.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check if there are any specific settings in the material management configuration that enforce the 2-step procedure for this material.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to attempt to change the material settings, or MB1A (Goods Issue) to manage stock levels.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing material master data and stock procedures.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  2-Step Procedure: This is a method of inventory management where goods are received in one step and then transferred to stock in a second step. It is often used for materials that require additional handling or inspection.
  Material Master: The material master in SAP contains all the information related to a material, including its purchasing, sales, and inventory management data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.