ME125 - Material & cannot be taken from plant & due to status "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Material & cannot be taken from plant & due to status "&"

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

&WHAT_TO_DO& (system administrator)
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME125 - Material & cannot be taken from plant & due to status "&" ?

  The SAP error message ME125 indicates that a material cannot be taken from a specific plant due to its status. This typically occurs in the context of procurement or inventory management when trying to perform operations such as creating a purchase order, goods movement, or stock transfer.
  Cause:
  The error message ME125 is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts its use. This could be due to:
  
  The material being marked as "blocked" or "inactive."
  The material being in a "restricted" status due to quality issues or other reasons.
  
  
  
  Plant Status: The plant itself may have restrictions that prevent the material from being used. This could include:
  
  The plant being closed for transactions.
  The material not being available in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Stock Type: The stock type of the material (e.g., blocked stock, quality inspection stock) may prevent it from being used for certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME125 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material. Look for any indicators that show the material is blocked or inactive.
  If the material is blocked, you may need to change its status to "active" or "unblocked" (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Check Plant Status:
  
  Verify the status of the plant in the plant master record (transaction code OX10). Ensure that the plant is active and available for transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Stock Type:
  
  Check the stock type of the material in the specified plant. If the material is in blocked stock or quality inspection stock, you may need to transfer it to unrestricted stock (transaction code MB1A or MB1B).
  
  
  
  Consult with Quality Management:
  
  If the material is in quality inspection, consult with the quality management team to determine if it can be released for use.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform transactions with the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines within your organization regarding material statuses and procurement processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OX10: Maintain Plant
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up to allow for the necessary transactions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME125 error and take appropriate action to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.