How To Fix VV004 - Check against plan material can only be carried out w/o avail.check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VV - Requirements and availability

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Check against plan material can only be carried out w/o avail.check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VV004 - Check against plan material can only be carried out w/o avail.check ?

  The SAP error message VV004 ("Check against plan material can only be carried out w/o avail.check") typically occurs in the context of production planning and material requirements planning (MRP) when there is an issue with the availability check settings for a material. This error indicates that the system is trying to perform a check against the planned material, but the availability check is not allowed in the current configuration.
  Cause:
  
  
  Availability Check Configuration: The material in question may have been configured in such a way that it does not allow for an availability check during the planning process. This can happen if the material is set to a specific availability check type that is incompatible with the planning process.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The settings in the material master record (specifically in the MRP views) may not be set up to allow for availability checks. This could be due to the absence of a proper availability check strategy.
  
  
  Planning Strategy: The planning strategy assigned to the material may not support availability checks. For example, certain strategies like "Make to Stock" or "Make to Order" may have different requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the MRP views and ensure that the availability check is properly configured. Look for the "Availability Check" field and ensure it is set to a valid option.
  
  
  
  Review Availability Check Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OVA2 to review the configuration of availability checks. Ensure that the check type assigned to the material is appropriate for the planning process you are using.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Strategy:
  
  If the planning strategy is causing the issue, consider changing it to one that allows for availability checks. This can be done in the material master under the MRP view.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to ensure that the configuration aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the availability check works as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OVA2: Availability Check Configuration
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List (to see how the material is being planned)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master records and configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VV004 error and ensure that your material planning processes function correctly.