How To Fix 6P056 - No consumption records exist for material & &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 056

• Message text: No consumption records exist for material & &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P056 - No consumption records exist for material & &. ?

  The SAP error message 6P056 ("No consumption records exist for material & &.") typically occurs when you are trying to access or process consumption data for a material that does not have any recorded consumption. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during inventory management, production planning, or when generating reports.
  Causes:
  
  No Consumption Data: The most straightforward reason is that there are no consumption records for the specified material. This could be due to the material not being used in any transactions.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Deletion: Consumption records may have been deleted or archived, leading to the absence of data.
  Incorrect Plant or Storage Location: The material may not have been consumed in the specified plant or storage location.
  Time Frame Issues: The time frame for which you are trying to retrieve consumption data may not have any records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Material Number: Check if the material number entered is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Consumption Records: Use transaction codes like MB51 (Material Document List) or MC.9 (Stock Overview) to check if there are any consumption records for the material.
  Review Plant/Storage Location: Ensure that you are looking at the correct plant and storage location where the material is supposed to have been consumed.
  Adjust Time Frame: If applicable, adjust the time frame for which you are querying the consumption data to ensure it includes periods where consumption may have occurred.
  Consult with Users: If you suspect that records should exist, consult with users or departments that handle material transactions to confirm if there have been any recent changes or issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MB51: To view material documents.
  MC.9: To check stock levels and consumption.
  MMBE: To check stock overview for a material.
  
  
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, including the relevant views for inventory management and consumption.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view consumption data for the material in question.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.