How To Fix COCM213 - Please enter a valid material


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

  • Message number: 213

  • Message text: Please enter a valid material

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM213 - Please enter a valid material ?
    The SAP error message COCM213, which states "Please enter a valid material," typically occurs in the context of material management or production planning when the system cannot find the material number you have entered. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
    Causes:
    
    Invalid Material Number: The material number entered does not exist in the system.
    Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive, preventing it from being used in transactions.
    Incorrect Plant or Storage Location: The material may not be available in the specified plant or storage location.
    Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the material number.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the material data.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Verify Material Number: Double-check the material number for any typographical errors. Ensure that you are entering the correct number.
    Check Material Master Data: Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and confirm that

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