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

APPL_MM_PUR_PO006 - Overview

• 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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APPL_MM_PUR_PO006 - Details

• 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