How To Fix 61004 - Material & does not exist in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Material & does not exist in plant &

What causes this issue?

The material master record for the material &V1& has not been created
in plant &V2&.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_PRUEFEN
INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_FALSCH
If the entry is correct, then create a material master record for
material &V1& in plant &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61004 - Material & does not exist in plant & ?

  The SAP error message "61004 - Material & does not exist in plant &" typically indicates that the system cannot find the specified material in the specified plant. This error can occur in various transactions, such as when trying to create a purchase order, sales order, or during inventory management activities.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant: The plant specified in the transaction may be incorrect or does not match the plant where the material is supposed to exist.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for the specified plant.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization if the material was recently created or changed.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained for the specific plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the specified plant.
  Enter the material number and the plant to verify its status.
  
  
  
  Create Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, you can create it using transaction code MM01. Ensure that you select the correct plant during the creation process.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the correct plant is being used in the transaction. If necessary, correct the plant in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify if the material is active and not blocked for the specified plant. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the material was recently created, ensure that all relevant data has been updated and synchronized across the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the material's status or need assistance, consult with your organization's master data management team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are maintained for the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create materials in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the material is correctly set up in the specified plant.