How To Fix COWIPB313 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 313

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB313 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB313 indicates that the specified material does not exist in the specified plant. This error typically occurs 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.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Status: The material might be inactive or blocked for the specified plant.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems or modules.
  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 specified plant.
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained for the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Double-check the plant code entered in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Material Status:
  
  Check the status of the material to ensure it is active and not blocked for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  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 it is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the system is integrated with other systems, ensure that data synchronization is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  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 for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for further guidance on material management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.