How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT057 - Product &1 blocked. &2. Repetition of inbound processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Product &1 blocked. &2. Repetition of inbound processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT057 - Product &1 blocked. &2. Repetition of inbound processing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT057 indicates that a product is blocked for certain operations in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message typically states that the product (identified by &1) is blocked, and it provides additional information (identified by &2) about the reason for the blockage. This blockage can prevent the system from processing inbound data for that product.
  Causes:
  
  
  Product Blocked for Planning: The product may be blocked for planning due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The product is marked as inactive or obsolete.
  The product is blocked in the master data settings.
  The product is blocked for specific planning scenarios or locations.
  
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the product's master data, such as missing or incorrect information.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the APO system may prevent the processing of the product.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the product.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Product Status: Verify the status of the product in the master data. Ensure that it is active and not marked as blocked or obsolete.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the product's master data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration Settings: If the blockage is due to configuration settings, consult with your SAP Basis or APO configuration team to review and adjust the settings as necessary.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to process the product has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) or /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Planning Book) to check the product details.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  APO Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in APO that relate to product blocking and planning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the blockage and take appropriate action to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/MAT057.