How To Fix SGT_MAIN051 - Material &1 already in use

SGT_MAIN051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Material &1 already in use

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN051 - Material &1 already in use ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN051 indicates that a material (denoted as &1 in the message) is already in use in the system. This typically occurs when you attempt to perform an action on a material that is currently being referenced or utilized in another process or transaction. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Material in Use: The material is currently being used in a transaction, such as a purchase order, sales order, or production order.
  Locked by Another User: Another user may have locked the material for editing or processing.
  Active Processes: There may be active processes or workflows that involve the material, preventing changes.
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, it may be locked due to batch-related transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent changes to the material under certain conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Active Transactions: Review any active transactions involving the material. You can use