How To Fix VL028 - Material & has status: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Material & has status: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL028 - Material & has status: & ?

  The SAP error message VL028 typically indicates that there is an issue with the material status in the context of delivery processing. The message format usually reads something like: "Material & has status: &", where the first "&" represents the material number and the second "&" represents the status of the material.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to process a delivery for a material that has a status that prevents it from being used in that context. Common statuses that can trigger this error include:
  
  Blocked for sales: The material is blocked for sales order processing.
  Blocked for delivery: The material is not allowed to be delivered due to certain restrictions.
  Inactive: The material is marked as inactive in the system.
  Quality Inspection: The material is under quality inspection and cannot be delivered until it passes inspection.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL028 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 flags or indicators that might prevent the material from being processed.
  
  
  
  Change Material Status:
  
  If the material is blocked for sales or delivery, you may need to change its status. This can be done in the material master (transaction code MM02) by removing the block or changing the status as appropriate.
  
  
  
  Quality Inspection:
  
  If the material is under quality inspection, ensure that it has passed inspection and is released for use. You can check the inspection lot status in the quality management module.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you are unsure about changing the status, consult with your inventory management or quality assurance team to understand the implications of the status and whether it can be changed.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Restrictions:
  
  Review any other restrictions that might be in place for the material, such as stock availability, batch management, or other configuration settings that could affect its status.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material status and delivery processing.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change material statuses or to view material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL028 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.