How To Fix VL155 - Material & is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Material & is blocked

What causes this issue?

This material is blocked by another user or application.

System Response

The system cannot carry out the requested activity at this time.

How to fix this error?

Try again later. Check the entries in lock management to determine the
cause for the block, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL155 - Material & is blocked ?

  The SAP error message VL155, which states "Material & is blocked," typically indicates that the material in question cannot be processed in the current transaction due to certain restrictions or blocks. This can occur in various contexts, such as during sales order processing, delivery creation, or inventory management.
  Causes of VL155 Error
  
  
  Material Blocked for Sales: The material may be blocked for sales due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The material is marked as "Blocked" in the material master.
  The material is not available for sales due to status settings.
  
  
  
  Stock Blocked: The stock of the material may be blocked in the inventory, preventing any transactions from being processed.
  
  
  Quality Inspection: The material may be under quality inspection, which can block it from being sold or delivered.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: Certain settings in the material master, such as the sales organization data or plant data, may restrict the material from being used.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the material.
  
  
  Solutions to VL155 Error
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material. Ensure that it is not marked as blocked for sales or any other relevant status.
  
  
  
  Review Stock Levels:
  
  Check the stock levels of the material using transaction code MMBE. Ensure that there is available stock that is not blocked.
  
  
  
  Quality Inspection:
  
  If the material is under quality inspection, you may need to clear the inspection lot or release the stock from quality inspection.
  
  
  
  Material Master Settings:
  
  Review the material master settings for the relevant sales organization and plant. Ensure that the material is set up correctly for sales and distribution.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process the material. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to the VL155 error.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL155 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.