How To Fix VV502 - Material & is locked (availability check not possible)


VV502 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VV - Requirements and availability

  • Message number: 502

  • Message text: Material & is locked (availability check not possible)

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  • What causes this issue?

    Material &V1& (plant &V2&) which you are processing is blocked by user
    &V3&. The system has attempted several times without success to block
    the material you are using.

    System Response

    To not hinder your work, the system stops its attempts of blocking and
    does not carry out an <GL:availability_check>availiability check</>.

    How to fix this error?

    The transaction you are processing is not confirmed. You
    should therefore carry out another availability check.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VV502 - Material & is locked (availability check not possible) ?
    The SAP error message "VV502 Material & is locked (availability check not possible)" typically occurs when a material is locked for certain operations, preventing the system from performing an availability check. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
    Causes:
    
    Material Locking: The material may be locked due to ongoing transactions, such as a purchase order, sales order, or production order that is currently being processed.
    User Lock: A specific user may have locked the material for editing or other operations.
    Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, the specific batch may be locked.
    Inventory Management: The material might be in a status that prevents availability checks, such as being in a blocked stock or under a stock transfer.
    
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are causing the material to be locked for availability checks. Solutions: Check Material Status: Verify the status

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