How To Fix CO053 - Material status &1 of material &2 in plant &3 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Material status &1 of material &2 in plant &3 is not defined

What causes this issue?

Material status '&V1&' is assigned to material '&V2&' in plant '&V3&'.
However, this material status no longer exists.

System Response

Check the cross-plant material status (view: Basic Data 1) or the
plant-specific material status (view: Work Scheduling) in material
master '&V2&', or change the Customizing settings (transaction: oms4).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

<DS:TRAN.OMS4>Define Material Statuses</>

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO053 - Material status &1 of material &2 in plant &3 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message CO053 indicates that the material status for a specific material in a particular plant is not defined. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction related to a material that has not been properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Material Status Not Defined: The material status for the specified material in the specified plant has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material may not have been assigned a status for the specific plant you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number and plant.
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data" views to see if the material status is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Material Status:
  
  If the material status is not defined, you can define it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the relevant views and set the appropriate material status for the plant.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code OMSR:
  
  You can also check and maintain the material status using transaction code OMSR (Define Material Status).
  Ensure that the material status you want to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the material status, consult with your SAP administrator or someone responsible for material master data management.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom settings or enhancements, ensure that they are not affecting the material status configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Status: This is a field in the material master that controls various aspects of the material's lifecycle, including whether it can be used in production, sales, or procurement.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OMSR: Define Material Status
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and change material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO053 error and ensure that the material status is correctly defined for the material in question.