C2047 - No availability check for bulk material (item &1, material &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 047

• Message text: No availability check for bulk material (item &1, material &2)

What causes this issue?

Component &V2& (item &V1&) is marked as bulk material. Therefore it
cannot be part of an 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 C2047 - No availability check for bulk material (item &1, material &2) ?

  The SAP error message C2047 "No availability check for bulk material (item &1, material &2)" typically occurs when you are trying to perform an availability check for a bulk material in a sales order, purchase order, or production order, but the system is configured not to perform availability checks for that specific material type.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Configuration: The material in question is classified as a bulk material, which generally does not undergo availability checks in SAP. This is often due to the nature of bulk materials, which are typically managed differently than standard materials.
  Availability Check Settings: The availability check settings for the material may not be configured to allow checks for bulk materials. This can be due to the settings in the material master or the configuration in the availability check settings.
  Item Category: The item category used in the order may not be set up to perform availability checks for bulk materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the material in question.
  Check the "Sales Organization Data" and "Plant Data" views to see if the availability check is enabled.
  Ensure that the "Availability Check" field is set correctly. If it is set to "blank" or "not applicable," it will not perform an availability check.
  
  
  
  Review Item Category Configuration:
  
  Check the item category used in the sales order or purchase order. You can do this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Item Categories and ensure that the item category allows for availability checks.
  
  
  
  Adjust Availability Check Settings:
  
  If necessary, you can adjust the availability check settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Inventory Management and Physical Inventory > Goods Movement > Define Availability Check and ensure that the settings are appropriate for bulk materials.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration, it is advisable to consult with an SAP Basis or functional consultant who can provide guidance based on your organization's specific setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Bulk Material Management: Bulk materials are typically managed differently in SAP due to their nature (e.g., liquids, gases, etc.). Understanding how your organization handles bulk materials can provide insights into why availability checks may not be applicable.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on material types, availability checks, and configuration settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master), SPRO (Customizing), and VA01 (Create Sales Order) to navigate through the system effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C2047 error and ensure that your material availability checks are configured correctly.