IW286 - Maintain material availability control for status "released": & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 286

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

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 the status "free" 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 IW286 - Maintain material availability control for status "released": & & & ?

  The SAP error message IW286 indicates that there is an issue with the material availability control for a maintenance order that has the status "released." This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary material availability control settings for the specified order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Availability Control Settings: The material availability control settings for the maintenance order may not be defined or may be incomplete.
  Incorrect Status: The order might be in a status that does not allow for material availability checks.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the material management or maintenance management modules.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data for the components required in the maintenance order may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Availability Control Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for material availability control in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the settings for the relevant order type and status are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Order Status:
  
  Check the status of the maintenance order. If it is in a status that does not allow for material availability checks, consider changing the status or re-evaluating the order.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for the maintenance order and material management are correctly configured.
  Check transaction codes like OPL8 (for order types) and OPL9 (for availability control) to review the settings.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data for the components associated with the maintenance order. Ensure that all necessary data is complete and accurate.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the IW286 error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IW31/IW32 (Create/Change Maintenance Order)
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  OPL8/OPL9 (Order Type Configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to material availability control.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.