How To Fix DFS_FMPO_COMMON021 - Material owner ID &1 entered is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_FMPO_COMMON - Message class for Flexible Material Planning Object

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Material owner ID &1 entered is not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FMPO_COMMON021 - Material owner ID &1 entered is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FMPO_COMMON021 indicates that the Material Owner ID entered is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management or financial management processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that have specific ownership or responsibility assignments.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Material Owner ID: The Material Owner ID entered does not exist in the system or is not correctly configured.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the Material Owner ID.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or the owner may not be properly set up or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or view the Material Owner ID.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Material Owner ID: Check the Material Owner ID entered for any typographical errors. Ensure that it matches the valid IDs in the system.
  Check Master Data: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master) and verify that the Material Owner ID is correctly assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the owner is active and has not been deactivated or deleted.
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team: If you are unsure about the validity of the Material Owner ID, consult with the team responsible for maintaining master data in your organization.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the Material Owner ID. If not, contact your SAP security team to request the appropriate permissions.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the system configuration or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the underlying data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to material management and ownership assignments for further insights.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.