How To Fix M3197 - Function not possible due to maintenance control

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Function not possible due to maintenance control

What causes this issue?

There is a system error: the system was unable to determine how to
control the material master maintenance function which it was intended
to call up.

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSTVERW1
Note for systems administration
A function was to be carried out for which an entry must
exist in table T130M. However, this entry is missing in the
system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3197 - Function not possible due to maintenance control ?

  The SAP error message M3197, which states "Function not possible due to maintenance control," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management processes. This error indicates that the system is preventing certain operations due to maintenance control settings that have been configured for the material or the plant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Maintenance Control Settings: The material or plant may have specific maintenance control settings that restrict certain functions. This could be due to the material being in a blocked status, or the plant being in a maintenance mode.
  Material Status: The material might have a status that restricts its use, such as being marked as "blocked" or "restricted."
  Plant Maintenance: The plant may be undergoing maintenance activities, which can restrict certain transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the execution of the desired function.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material in question. If it is