How To Fix COM_CUIB1104 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_CUIB1 - Messages for communication between configuration and IBase

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_CUIB1104 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_CUIB1104 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) does not exist in the specified plant (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of inventory management, production planning, or when trying to perform operations related to materials in a specific plant.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the specified plant. Each material must be defined for each plant where it is used.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code provided may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Status: The material might be inactive or blocked for use in the specified plant.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be a delay or issue in data synchronization.
  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 and verify its details.
  Ensure that the material is created for the specific plant by checking the plant-specific data.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Double-check the plant code you are using to ensure it is correct and corresponds to the intended location.
  
  
  
  Material Status:
  
  Check the status of the material to ensure it is active and not blocked. This can be done in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Create Material in Plant:
  
  If the material does not exist in the specified plant, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) and ensure to select the appropriate views for the plant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the system is integrated with other systems, check for any data synchronization issues that may be causing the material not to appear in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, Plant Data) are maintained for the material in the specific plant.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for material management and plant-specific configurations for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.