How To Fix BORRT026 - Maintain the material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORRT - Messages for regular routes

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Maintain the material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORRT026 - Maintain the material ?

  The SAP error message BORRT026 ("Maintain the material") typically occurs when there is an attempt to perform an operation on a material that has not been fully maintained in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to create a purchase order, sales order, or any other transaction that involves a material that lacks necessary data.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Material Master Data: The material master record may not have been fully maintained. This could include missing data in key views such as Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, or Accounting.
  Material Status: The material may be set to a status that prevents it from being used in transactions (e.g., blocked for purchasing or sales).
  Plant or Storage Location Data: The material may not have been assigned to a specific plant or storage location, which is necessary for certain transactions.
  Missing Valuation Data: If the material is not assigned a valuation class or does not have valuation data, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) in SAP.
  Enter the material number and select the relevant views that need to be maintained (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, Accounting).
  Ensure all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify the status of the material in the material master. Ensure that it is not blocked for the relevant transactions.
  You can check this in the material master under the "Status" tab.
  
  
  
  Assign to Plant/Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the appropriate plant and storage location. This can be done in the Plant Data/Storage section of the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Data:
  
  Check if the material has the necessary valuation data. This includes ensuring that it has a valuation class assigned and that the accounting views are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about what data is required, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP guidelines for maintaining material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to maintain material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and maintaining the necessary data, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.