How To Fix C$211 - Enter a valid material-plant combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Enter a valid material-plant combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$211 - Enter a valid material-plant combination ?

  The SAP error message C$211, which states "Enter a valid material-plant combination," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action (such as creating a purchase order, sales order, or inventory transaction) that requires a valid combination of material and plant, but the system cannot find a valid entry for the specified combination.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Material Number: The material number entered does not exist in the system.
  Invalid Plant Code: The plant code entered does not exist or is not valid for the specified material.
  Material Not Extended to Plant: The material has not been extended to the specified plant in the material master data.
  Inactive Material: The material may be marked as inactive or blocked in the system.
  Missing Data in Material Master: Required data for the material-plant combination is missing in the material master record.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material and Plant Codes:
  
  Verify that the material number and plant code are correctly entered. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and check if the material exists.
  If the material does not exist for the specified plant, you may need to extend the material to the plant using transaction code MM01 or MM02.
  
  
  
  Extend Material to Plant:
  
  If the material is not extended to the plant, you can extend it by:
  
  Going to transaction MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Selecting the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) and entering the plant code.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the validity of the material-plant combination or how to extend the material, consult with your SAP administrator or a colleague with the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  MMBE: Stock Overview (to check stock levels for the material in the plant)
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the necessary views for the material are maintained for the specific plant, such as Basic Data, Purchasing, and Sales views.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C$211 error and successfully enter a valid material-plant combination in SAP.