How To Fix VL590 - The availability check is not active for this material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 590

• Message text: The availability check is not active for this material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL590 - The availability check is not active for this material ?

  The SAP error message VL590, which states "The availability check is not active for this material," typically occurs during the sales order processing or delivery creation when the system attempts to perform an availability check for a material that is not configured to have one.
  Cause:
  
  Availability Check Not Configured: The material in question does not have an availability check assigned in its material master data.
  Sales Document Type Settings: The sales document type being used may not be configured to perform an availability check.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings for the material may not have the availability check activated.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being included in availability checks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL590 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Sales Organization Data" and "Plant Data" views.
  Ensure that the "Availability Check" field is set to a valid check (e.g., "01" for "Availability Check" or "02" for "Availability Check with Transfer of Requirements").
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OVAK (for sales document types).
  Ensure that the sales document type you are using is configured to perform an availability check.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code OMDU (for plant settings).
  Verify that the availability check is activated for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Review Material Status:
  
  Check if the material has any status that might prevent it from being included in availability checks (e.g., blocked for sales).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes, consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant to ensure that the changes are appropriate and do not affect other processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OVAK: Sales Document Types
  OMDU: Plant Settings
  
  
  Availability Check Types: Familiarize yourself with the different types of availability checks (e.g., ATP, CTP) and their configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring availability checks and understanding material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL590 error and ensure that the availability check is properly configured for the material in question.