How To Fix BORGR579 - Plant segment for material &1 in plant &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORGR - Messages Multi-Level Goods Receipt

• Message number: 579

• Message text: Plant segment for material &1 in plant &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR579 - Plant segment for material &1 in plant &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BORGR579 indicates that there is an issue with the plant segment for a specific material in a given plant. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation related to a material that does not have a valid plant segment defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Segment: The most common cause of this error is that the material master record does not have a plant segment for the specified plant. This can happen if the material has not been extended to the plant or if the plant segment was not created during the material master setup.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code specified in the transaction may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the plant segment exists for the specified plant. If it does not exist, you will need to extend the material to the plant.
  
  
  
  Extend Material to Plant:
  
  Use transaction MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to extend the material to the required plant.
  Ensure that you select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) and enter the necessary data for the plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Ensure that the plant code you are using is correct and exists in the system. You can check this in transaction OX10 (Maintain Plant).
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  If you suspect data inconsistencies, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to investigate further.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OX10: Maintain Plant
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  MARCA: Plant Data for Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.