IW287 - Material availability control does not allow material availability check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Material availability control does not allow material availability check

What causes this issue?

You called up the material availability check. However, the
settings in your system provide no material availability check.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

If you want to change the configurations, please contact your
system administrator.
Procedure for the System Administration
Maintain the entries on the detail screen of the system table:

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW287 - Material availability control does not allow material availability check ?

  The SAP error message IW287, which states "Material availability control does not allow material availability check," typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or work orders when the system is unable to perform a material availability check due to specific settings or configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Material Availability Control Settings: The material availability check may be disabled for the specific material or plant in the configuration settings.
  Order Type Settings: The order type used for the maintenance order may not be configured to allow for material availability checks.
  Material Master Data: The material in question may not have the necessary data set up in the material master, such as availability check settings.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings may not allow for availability checks for certain materials or order types.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the availability check.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Availability Control Settings:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the "MRP" view for the material in question. Ensure that the availability check is enabled.
  Verify the settings in the "Material Availability Control" section to ensure that the material is allowed for availability checks.
  
  
  
  Review Order Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the order type being used (transaction code OPL8). Ensure that the "Material Availability Check" is activated for that order type.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly configured. Check the availability check field and ensure it is set to the appropriate value (e.g., "01" for "Availability Check" or "02" for "Availability Check with Transfer").
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Review the plant settings in the configuration (transaction code OMDU) to ensure that the plant allows for material availability checks.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the availability check. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OPL8: Order Type Configuration
  OMDU: Plant Parameters
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and order processing for further insights into configuration settings.
  
  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 additional assistance.