How To Fix BA10036 - Material number &2 not defined for plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA10 - Customizing process industry and logistics comms, PP-PI

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Material number &2 not defined for plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA10036 - Material number &2 not defined for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message BA10036 indicates that a specific material number is not defined for a particular plant in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (like creating a purchase order, production order, or inventory management transaction) that requires the material to be available in the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created for Plant: The material has not been created or extended for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant or Material Number: The plant or material number entered may be incorrect.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for the specified plant.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization if the material was recently created or modified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the material is defined for the specified plant. If not, you will need to create or extend the material for that plant.
  
  
  
  Create/Extend Material:
  
  If the material does not exist for the plant, you can create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or extend it using MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that you select the appropriate views (like Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) and the correct plant during the creation or extension process.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Material Number:
  
  Double-check the plant and material number you are using in your transaction to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive for the specified plant. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for material master data management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the necessary views are maintained for the material in the context of the plant.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or change material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BA10036 error and ensure that the material is properly defined for the specified plant.