How To Fix M7552 - Availability check not defined for item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Availability check not defined for item &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7552 - Availability check not defined for item & ?

  The SAP error message M7552, "Availability check not defined for item &," typically occurs during the sales order processing or when trying to check the availability of materials in the system. This error indicates that the system cannot perform an availability check for a specific item because the necessary configuration is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Availability Check Configuration: The most common cause is that the availability check has not been defined for the material or item in question. This can happen if the material master data is not properly set up.
  Item Category: The item category used in the sales order may not have an availability check assigned to it.
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type may not be configured to perform an availability check.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings for the material may not include an availability check.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the necessary views or settings activated for availability checks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M7552 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and check the material master record for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the "Availability Check" field is filled in the relevant views (e.g., Sales Organization Data, Plant Data).
  
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction VOV4 (Define Item Categories) and check the item category used in the sales order.
  Ensure that the item category has an availability check assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type:
  
  Go to transaction VOV8 (Define Sales Document Types) and check the sales document type being used.
  Ensure that the availability check is configured for that document type.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Go to transaction OVZB (Define Availability Check) and verify that the plant settings for the material include an availability check.
  
  
  
  Check Availability Check Group:
  
  Ensure that the availability check group assigned to the material is correctly set up in transaction OMN1 (Define Availability Check Groups).
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who can help you review the settings and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  VOV4: Define Item Categories
  VOV8: Define Sales Document Types
  OVZB: Define Availability Check
  OMN1: Define Availability Check Groups
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on availability checks and material master data configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the M7552 error in SAP.