How To Fix /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT238 - Ingredient &1 is not available in source plant of material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT -

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Ingredient &1 is not available in source plant of material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT238 - Ingredient &1 is not available in source plant of material &2 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT238 Ingredient &1 is not available in source plant of material &2 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP S/4HANA environments, particularly when dealing with production planning, material management, or recipe management.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified ingredient (denoted as &1) in the source plant for the specified material (denoted as &2). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Master Data: The ingredient may not be defined in the material master data for the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Data: The ingredient might exist in the system but is not assigned to the specific plant you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the recipe or production process that do not align with the available materials in the source plant.
  Stock Availability: The ingredient might be defined in the material master but could be out of stock or not available for the planned production.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the ingredient is defined for the specified plant.
  Ensure that the ingredient is marked as available for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant-Specific Data:
  
  Ensure that the ingredient is assigned to the correct plant in the material master. If it is not, you may need to create or extend the material for the specific plant.
  
  
  
  Review Recipe/Production Order:
  
  Check the recipe or production order to ensure that the ingredient is correctly referenced and that the source plant is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Levels:
  
  Use transaction code MMBE to check the stock levels of the ingredient in the specified plant. If the ingredient is out of stock, you may need to procure it.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If applicable, review the configuration settings in the recipe management or production planning areas to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing materials and ingredients in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  C223: Maintain Recipe
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data and production orders.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.