M3562 - The material is presently blocked for one or more plants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 562

• Message text: The material is presently blocked for one or more plants

What causes this issue?

You wanted to make a change in the material master record which
requires that the master record is blocked in all plants.
A change of this kind includes, for example, the entry of a valuation
type that allows single batch valuation, or changing of the batch
management requirement if the batches have a cross-plant definition in
your system.

System Response

The change required cannot be made until the material can be blocked by
the current transaction in all plants.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3562 - The material is presently blocked for one or more plants ?

  The SAP error message M3562, which states "The material is presently blocked for one or more plants," typically occurs when a material is blocked for certain plants in the system, preventing transactions such as goods movements, sales orders, or inventory management from being processed for that material in those specific plants.
  Cause:
  
  Material Blocked Status: The material may be set to a blocked status in the material master record for one or more plants. This can happen due to various reasons, such as quality issues, inventory discrepancies, or administrative decisions.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material might be blocked for specific plants due to settings in the material master data, such as the "Blocked" checkbox being checked in the plant-specific data.
  Quality Inspection: If the material is under quality inspection, it may be blocked for use until the inspection is completed and the material is released.
  Stock Type: The material may be in a stock type that is not allowed for certain transactions (e.g., blocked stock).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the plant-specific data for the material.
  Look for the "Blocked" status in the relevant plant view and uncheck it if necessary (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Review Stock Types:
  
  Check the stock type of the material in the inventory management view. If it is in blocked stock, you may need to transfer it to unrestricted stock (transaction code MB1B or MIGO).
  
  
  
  Quality Inspection:
  
  If the material is under quality inspection, check the quality management settings. You may need to complete the inspection and release the material.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you are unsure why the material is blocked, consult with the inventory management, quality assurance, or procurement departments to understand the reason for the block.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data. If not, you may need to contact someone with the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material blocking and management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.