How To Fix 8I561 - Material & not maintained for Plant &.


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 8I - Localization India

  • Message number: 561

  • Message text: Material & not maintained for Plant &.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I561 - Material & not maintained for Plant &. ?

    The SAP error message 8I561 indicates that a material is not maintained for a specific plant. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (like creating a purchase order, sales order, or production order) for a material that has not been set up in the specified plant.

    Cause:

    1. Material Not Created for Plant: The material master record for the specified plant does not exist.
    2. Plant-Specific Data Missing: The material may exist in the system, but the plant-specific data (like purchasing, sales, or storage data) has not been maintained.
    3. Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code entered may be incorrect or not valid for the material.

    Solution:

    1. Create Material for the Plant:

      • Go to transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
      • Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (like Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.).
      • Specify the plant in the relevant views and save the record.
    2. Maintain Plant-Specific Data:

      • If the material already exists, use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to add or update the plant-specific data.
      • Ensure that all necessary views for the plant are filled out correctly.
    3. Check Plant Code:

      • Verify that the plant code you are using is correct and exists in the system.
      • You can check the list of plants using transaction code OX10 (Maintain Plant).
    4. Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or change material master records.

    Related Information:

    • Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP. It contains data related to purchasing, sales, inventory management, and more.
    • Transaction Codes:
      • MM01: Create Material
      • MM02: Change Material
      • MM03: Display Material
      • OX10: Maintain Plant
    • User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned to perform material master maintenance.

    If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or check the SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.

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