How To Fix 12707 - Material &1 has not been created for plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 707

• Message text: Material &1 has not been created for plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12707 - Material &1 has not been created for plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message 12707, which states "Material &1 has not been created for plant &2," typically occurs when you attempt to perform an operation (such as a transaction or a report) on a material that has not been defined for a specific plant in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created for Plant: The primary reason for this error is that the material (identified by &1) has not been created or extended for the specified plant (identified by &2).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, where the material exists but is not properly set up for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code used in the transaction may be incorrect or not valid in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Extend Material:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  If the material does not exist, create it for the specified plant.
  If the material exists but is not extended to the plant, use MM02 to extend the material to the required plant.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists for the specified plant.
  Verify that the material master data is complete and correctly configured for the plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Ensure that the plant code you are using is correct and that it is active in the system.
  Check if the plant is defined in the system using transaction code OX10 (Define Plants).
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the material master data for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OX10: Define Plants
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that all relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are maintained for the material in the context of the specified plant.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data management and plant-specific settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 12707 and ensure that the material is properly set up for the specified plant.