How To Fix C9009 - Material master record $ not found in plant $

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C9 - Object assignments: Routing alternative to object

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Material master record $ not found in plant $

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C9009 - Material master record $ not found in plant $ ?

  The SAP error message C9009 indicates that a material master record is not found for a specific material in a specified plant. This error typically occurs when trying to perform operations related to a material that does not exist in the specified plant's master data.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material has not been created in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Not Extended: The material exists in the system but has not been extended to the specified plant.
  Data Deletion: The material master record may have been deleted or marked for deletion in the specified plant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material in the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system. Enter the material number and check if it is available in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Create or Extend Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01.
  If the material exists but is not extended to the plant, use transaction code MM01 to extend the material to the required plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Double-check the plant code entered in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Deletion Flags:
  
  Ensure that the material is not marked for deletion in the specified plant. You can check this in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are maintained for the material in the specified plant.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to material master records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C9009 error and ensure that the material master record is correctly set up in the specified plant.