How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO006 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 006

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO006 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO006 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) does not exist in the specified plant (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs during the creation or processing of purchase orders, and it can be caused by several factors. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material has not been created in the specified plant. This can happen if the material master data has not been extended to the plant in question.
  Incorrect Plant: The plant specified in the transaction may be incorrect or may not be the intended plant for the material.
  Material Deactivation: The material may have been deactivated or marked for deletion in the specified plant.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization if the system is integrated with other systems or if there are recent changes that have not been updated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the specified plant. Enter the material number and the plant code to verify.
  
  
  
  Extend Material to Plant:
  
  If the material does not exist in the plant, you can extend the material to the plant using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material). Make sure to select the appropriate views and enter the plant code.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Double-check the plant code entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and corresponds to the intended plant for the material.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is active and not marked for deletion. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the material or plant setup, consult with your organization's master data management team to ensure that the material is correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Recent Changes:
  
  If the error started occurring after recent changes, review those changes to see if they might have affected the material or plant configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, etc.) are maintained for the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and create materials and purchase orders.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APPL_MM_PUR_PO006 error and successfully process your purchase order.