How To Fix 12105 - Data segment for plant &1 does not exist for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Data segment for plant &1 does not exist for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12105 - Data segment for plant &1 does not exist for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message 12105, "Data segment for plant &1 does not exist for material &2," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access or process material data for a specific plant, but the required data segment for that material in the specified plant is missing. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during inventory management, production planning, or when trying to create or change a material master record.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Extended to Plant: The material has not been extended to the specified plant. This means that the material master data for that plant has not been created.
  Data Deletion: The material data for the specified plant may have been deleted or not yet created.
  Incorrect Plant or Material Number: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the plant or material number being referenced.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the material management module.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Extend Material to Plant:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.).
  Ensure that you extend the material to the required plant by entering the plant code and saving the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists for the specified plant.
  If the material does not exist for the plant, you will need to create or extend it.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Material Number:
  
  Double-check the plant and material numbers for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that you are using the correct codes as per your organization’s data.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to check for any underlying configuration issues or data integrity problems.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify material data for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MM17: Mass Change of Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for material master data management for more detailed guidance on managing materials and plants.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 12105 and ensure that the material data is correctly set up for the specified plant.