How To Fix CM003 - Enter material and plant

CM003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM - Task list messages: Material component allocations

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Enter material and plant

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to allocate material components. To allocate
components, you must enter the bill of material from which you wish to
select the components.
The bill of material is identified by the material and plant you
entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM003 - Enter material and plant ?

  The SAP error message CM003 "Enter material and plant" typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that requires specifying both a material number and a plant, but one or both of these fields are left blank. This error is common in various transactions, especially in the context of inventory management, production planning, or material master data maintenance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not entered a material number or plant in the relevant fields.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction you are trying to execute may require specific data that has not been provided.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or enter data for certain materials or plants.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require certain fields to be filled out that are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Data: Ensure that you have entered both