How To Fix 8I542 - Material & has not been declared as input Material in &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Material & has not been declared as input Material in &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I542 - Material & has not been declared as input Material in &. ?

  The SAP error message 8I542 indicates that a specific material has not been declared as an input material in the context of a particular process or transaction. This error typically arises in scenarios involving production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), or when working with production orders, where the system expects certain materials to be defined as inputs for a process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The material in question has not been properly configured in the system to be recognized as an input material for the relevant process.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the system not recognizing it as an input material.
  Process Definition Issues: The process or production order may not have been set up correctly to include the material as an input.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the material is set up correctly in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, MRP, etc.).
  Ensure that the material type is appropriate for the intended use (e.g., raw material, semi-finished product).
  
  
  
  Review Production Order/Process Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs during a production order, check the order details (transaction code CO03).
  Ensure that the material is included in the bill of materials (BOM) for the production order.
  If applicable, check the routing to ensure that the material is defined as an input.
  
  
  
  Declare Material as Input:
  
  If the material is indeed supposed to be an input material, you may need to update the relevant configuration or master data to declare it as such.
  This may involve updating the BOM or the production process to include the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of input materials in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), CS01 (Create BOM), and CO01 (Create Production Order).
  Material Types: Understand the different material types in SAP and their implications for how materials are used in processes.
  BOM and Routing: Ensure that you have a good grasp of how BOMs and routings work in SAP, as they are critical for production planning and execution.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.