How To Fix VMP_MSG226 - Cannot create non-visual component; material &1 locked in planned panel

VMP_MSG226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Cannot create non-visual component; material &1 locked in planned panel

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG226 - Cannot create non-visual component; material &1 locked in planned panel ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG226 indicates that there is an issue with creating a non-visual component because the specified material (denoted as &1 in the error message) is locked in the planned panel. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration or similar modules where materials are managed and configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Locking: The material is currently locked for editing or processing. This can happen if another user is currently working on the material or if a transaction that involves the material is still open.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or modify the non-visual component for the specified material.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that prevent the creation of non-visual components under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Lock:
  
  Verify if the material is locked by another user. You can do this by checking the lock entries in transaction SM12. If you find that the