How To Fix C2016 - No current dates exist for item & (carry out new availability check)

C2016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No current dates exist for item & (carry out new availability check)

What causes this issue?

An availability check has not been carried out in the current
transaction.
&WHAT_O_DO&
Check the availability of the component.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

C2016 - Details

• The SAP error message C2016 ("No current dates exist for item & (carry out new availability check)") typically occurs during the availability check process in sales order processing, production planning, or similar transactions. This error indicates that the system cannot find any valid dates for the specified item, which prevents it from determining the availability of the item.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Dates: The item in question may not have any valid delivery dates or availability dates set in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to issues with availability checks.
  Availability Check Configuration: The configuration for the availability check may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the necessary dates.
  Stock Levels: There may be no stock available for the item, and the system is unable to find any planned receipts or production orders that would provide stock.
  Planning