How To Fix W+212 - Item reserved for components of material '& &'

W+212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Item reserved for components of material '& &'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+212 - Item reserved for components of material '& &' ?

  The SAP error message W+212 "Item reserved for components of material '& &'" typically occurs in the context of production planning and inventory management. This message indicates that a particular item (material) is reserved for components that are needed for production or assembly processes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Reservation for Production Order: The item is reserved because it is linked to a production order or a planned order. This means that the system has allocated this item for use in a specific production process.
  Stock Availability: The item may not be available for other transactions (like sales orders or transfers) because it is already reserved for a specific purpose.
  Material Master Settings: The material master data may have settings that enforce reservations for certain types of transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Reservations: Use transaction codes like MB22 (Change Reservation) or MB23 (Display Reservation) to check the existing reservations for the