How To Fix M8573 - Material & & & blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 573

• Message text: Material & & & blocked

What causes this issue?

You want to post an invoice for material &V1&. The material is
currently blocked.

System Response

The invoice cannot be posted if the material is blocked.

How to fix this error?

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 M8573 - Material & & & blocked ?

  The SAP error message M8573, which states "Material & & & blocked," typically indicates that a material is blocked for certain transactions or processes in the system. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Blocked for Procurement: The material may be blocked for procurement due to various reasons, such as quality issues, stock discrepancies, or other business rules.
  Blocked for Sales: The material might be blocked for sales due to credit issues, stock availability, or other sales-related criteria.
  Quality Inspection: The material could be under quality inspection, which prevents it from being used in production or sales.
  Stock Type: The material might be in a stock type that is not available for certain transactions (e.g., blocked stock).
  Material Master Settings: Certain settings in the material master data may restrict the use of the material.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The material may be blocked at a specific plant or storage location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Status: Review the material status in the material master (transaction code MM03) to see if it is blocked for procurement or sales.
  Quality Inspection: If the material is under quality inspection, check the inspection lot status and resolve any issues.
  Stock Overview: Use transaction code MMBE to check the stock overview for the material and see if it is in blocked stock.
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for any restrictions or settings that may be causing the block.
  Consult with Relevant Departments: If the block is due to business rules or quality issues, consult with the procurement, sales, or quality assurance departments to understand the reason for the block and how to resolve it.
  Change Stock Type: If the material is in blocked stock and it is appropriate to release it, you can change the stock type using transaction code MB1B or similar, depending on your organization's processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MMBE (Stock Overview), and MB1B (Transfer Posting).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and change material statuses.
  Documentation: Refer to your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for specific procedures related to material blocking and unblocking.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP notes for further troubleshooting.