How To Fix /ACCGO/CMN_VF005 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CMN_VF -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CMN_VF005 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CMN_VF005 Material &1 does not exist in plant &2 typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified material in the given plant. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a sales order, delivery, or invoice.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Data Missing: The material might exist in the system but lacks plant-specific data for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Material Status: The material could be blocked or inactive in the specified plant.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system and if it has been created for the specified plant.
  If the material does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code MM01.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Material in Plant:
  
  If the material exists but not in the specified plant, you can create it for that plant using MM01 or update it using MM02.
  Ensure that all necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are maintained for the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Double-check the material number for any typographical errors or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the material creation process or if there are specific configurations required, consult with your organization's master data management team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to material management and plant data in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data management.
  
  
  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.