How To Fix MW022 - Material & is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Material & is blocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW022 - Material & is blocked ?

  The SAP error message MW022 indicates that a material is blocked for certain transactions, which can prevent users from performing actions such as goods movements, sales orders, or inventory management. This blockage can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of MW022 Error
  
  
  Blocked Material Status: The material may be set to a blocked status in the material master data. This can happen if the material is no longer in use or if it has been flagged for some reason.
  
  
  Quality Inspection: The material might be blocked due to quality inspection results. If the material is under inspection or has failed inspection, it may be blocked from further transactions.
  
  
  Stock Type: The material could be in a stock type that is not allowed for certain transactions, such as blocked stock or quality inspection stock.
  
  
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The material may be blocked at a specific plant or storage location due to configuration settings or stock management rules.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the blocked material.
  
  
  Solutions to MW022 Error
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material. If it is blocked, you may need to change its status to "unblocked" if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Quality Management:
  
  If the material is blocked due to quality inspection, check the quality management settings and results. You may need to clear the inspection lot or take corrective actions based on the inspection results.
  
  
  
  Stock Type Review:
  
  Review the stock type of the material. If it is in blocked stock or quality inspection stock, you may need to transfer it to unrestricted stock using appropriate transactions (e.g., MB1B for stock transfers).
  
  
  
  Plant/Storage Location Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material is correctly configured for the relevant plant and storage location. Check if there are any specific settings that might be causing the blockage.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the material. If not, contact your SAP security team to adjust the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration and processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  QA32: Display Quality Inspection Lots
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the MW022 error.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to handle blocked materials and understand the implications of material statuses.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MW022 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.