How To Fix /ACCGO/CCK_DPQS318 - Either generic material or plant &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CCK_DPQS -

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Either generic material or plant &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CCK_DPQS318 - Either generic material or plant &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CCK_DPQS318 Either generic material or plant &1 is not valid typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with materials and plants in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly in the area of cost accounting or material management.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Material or Plant: The error indicates that either the generic material or the specific plant referenced in the transaction is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The material does not exist in the system.
  The material is not activated for the specific plant.
  The plant itself is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  The material is not assigned to the plant in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the material master or plant master records.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the system that prevent the material or plant from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and verify that the material exists and is correctly set up for the plant in question.
  Ensure that the material is active and has the necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Accounting) maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Master:
  
  Verify that the plant exists in the system (Transaction Code: OX10) and is active.
  Ensure that the plant is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Material-Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the plant in the material master data. This can be checked in the Plant Data/Storage view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings related to materials and plants in the SAP system to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further insights into the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), OX10 (Maintain Plants), and possibly others related to material management and controlling.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit material and plant data in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.