C2005 - Material availability:

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Material availability:

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2005 - Material availability: ?

  The SAP error message C2005, which pertains to "Material availability," typically indicates that there is an issue with the availability of materials required for production or sales orders. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of production orders, sales orders, or when performing availability checks.
  Causes of Error C2005
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that there is not enough stock of the required material to fulfill the order.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in availability checks.
  Incorrect Availability Check Configuration: The configuration for availability checks in the system may not be set up properly.
  Blocked Stock: The stock may be blocked for various reasons (e.g., quality inspection, stock in transit).
  Lead Time Issues: The lead times for procurement or production may not be correctly defined, leading to miscalculations of availability.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may not be available or may be blocked.
  
  Solutions to Error C2005
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the stock levels of the material in question using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to ensure that there is sufficient stock available.
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, including the availability check settings.
  Check Availability Check Configuration: Review the configuration for availability checks in the system (transaction code OVZB for checking availability check settings).
  Inspect Blocked Stock: Check if the stock is blocked or in quality inspection. You can use transaction code MB52 to view stock status.
  Adjust Lead Times: If lead times are causing issues, review and adjust them in the material master or in the relevant planning settings.
  Batch Management: If applicable, check the status of the batches and ensure that the required batch is available and not blocked.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE (Stock Overview), MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), and CO09 (Availability Overview).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for material management and availability checks to understand the underlying processes better.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view stock and material data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.