IW285 - Maintain material availability control for status "created": & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Maintain material availability control for status "created": & & &

What causes this issue?

You called up the material availability check. However, an entry is
missing in the relevant system control table.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Maintain status "created" for the material availability control
with the following entries:
<GL:plant>Plant</>: &V1&
<GL:order type>Order type</>: &V2&
Operation for the availability check: &V3&

<DS:TRAN.OPJK>Proceed</>
ENDIF
INCLUDE 'DARF-NICHT' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW285 - Maintain material availability control for status "created": & & & ?

  The SAP error message IW285 indicates that there is an issue with the material availability control for a maintenance order or a related document. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary material availability settings for the specified status of the order, which is "created" in this case.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Availability Control Settings: The error often occurs because the material availability control settings for the specified status (in this case, "created") have not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration in the material management or maintenance management modules.
  Status Management Issues: The status of the order may not be properly set up to allow for material availability checks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW285 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Material Availability Control:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance and Service Processing > Maintenance Order > Maintain Material Availability Control.
  Check if the settings for the status "created" are maintained. If not, you will need to create or adjust the settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Order Status:
  
  Ensure that the order status is correctly set and that it allows for material availability checks. You can check the order status in transaction IW32 (Change Order) or IW33 (Display Order).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to material management and maintenance orders to ensure they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on maintaining material availability control.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IW32 - Change Maintenance Order
  IW33 - Display Maintenance Order
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material availability control settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Plant Maintenance or Material Management.