How To Fix VV026 - ICON check only possible without availability check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VV - Requirements and availability

• Message number: 026

• Message text: ICON check only possible without availability check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VV026 - ICON check only possible without availability check ?

  The SAP error message VV026 indicates that an availability check cannot be performed for a specific item in a sales order or delivery. The message typically states: "Check only possible without availability check." This error usually arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when the system is unable to perform an availability check due to certain settings or conditions.
  Causes of Error VV026
  
  
  Availability Check Configuration: The item category or the material master may not be configured to perform an availability check. This can happen if the item category is set to "check only" or if the material master does not have the appropriate availability check settings.
  
  
  Item Category Settings: The item category used in the sales order may not be set up to allow for availability checks. For example, if the item category is configured for "no availability check," the system will not perform the check.
  
  
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type may not be configured to perform availability checks for certain item categories.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the necessary settings for availability checks, such as the availability check type being set to "blank" or "not applicable."
  
  
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location associated with the material may not have stock available, or the stock may be blocked or reserved.
  
  
  Solutions to Error VV026
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for item categories in the SAP system (Transaction code: OVI0).
  Ensure that the item category used in the sales order is set to allow availability checks.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Settings:
  
  Check the material master record (Transaction code: MM03) for the material in question.
  Ensure that the availability check field is set correctly (e.g., check type is not blank).
  
  
  
  Adjust Sales Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the configuration for the sales document type (Transaction code: VOV8).
  Ensure that the document type allows for availability checks for the relevant item categories.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Verify that the plant and storage location have sufficient stock available for the material.
  Check for any stock blocks or reservations that may prevent availability.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to review the configuration and settings in detail.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OVI0: Configure Item Categories
  VOV8: Configure Sales Document Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to availability checks and error messages.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on availability checks in the Sales and Distribution module for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VV026 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.