How To Fix M7092 - Material &1 has status &3 in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 092

• Message text: Material &1 has status &3 in plant &2

What causes this issue?

In the material master record, the <GL:material_status>material
status</> (field "MAT/PPC status") has been maintained. This means that
use of the material can be restricted.

System Response

Depending on the status, the system issues either a warning message or
an error message.

How to fix this error?

If the message is a warning message, press ENTER to continue
processing.
If the message is an error message, you cannot post the transaction.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7092 - Material &1 has status &3 in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message M7092 indicates that a material has a specific status in a particular plant, which prevents certain operations from being performed on that material. The message format is as follows:
  
  Material: &1 (the material number)
  Plant: &2 (the plant code)
  Status: &3 (the status of the material)
  
  Cause
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts its use. Common statuses include:
  
  Blocked for procurement
  Blocked for sales
  Blocked for inventory management
  Quality inspection status
  
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material may be set to a status that is specific to the plant, which could prevent transactions like goods movements, sales orders, or purchase orders.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the M7092 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the material number and plant code.
  Check the "Status" tab to see the current status of the material.
  
  
  
  Change Material Status:
  
  If the material is blocked or has a status that restricts its use, you may need to change the status.
  This can be done using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or through the appropriate transaction for changing material status (e.g., using transaction code MSC2N for changing the status of a material).
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the status, consult with your materials management or inventory control department to understand why the status is set and whether it can be changed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the status is set correctly but you believe it should allow the operation you are trying to perform, review the configuration settings in the system to ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MSC2N: Change Material Status
  MM01: Create Material (if needed to create a new material)
  
  
  
  Material Status Types: Familiarize yourself with the different types of material statuses and their implications on transactions.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing material statuses and understanding their impact on operations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M7092 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.