How To Fix DMF_OUTBOUND253 - No material/plant combination found for initial transfer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMF_OUTBOUND -

• Message number: 253

• Message text: No material/plant combination found for initial transfer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND253 - No material/plant combination found for initial transfer ?

  The SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND253 indicates that there is no valid material/plant combination found for the initial transfer in the Data Migration Framework (DMF). This error typically occurs during the data migration process when the system is unable to locate the specified material for the given plant in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material you are trying to transfer may not exist in the system for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code provided in the transfer may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being transferred, such as incorrect mappings or missing entries in the source data.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transfer may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material or plant data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant:
  
  Check if the material exists in the Material Master (transaction code MM03) for the specified plant.
  Ensure that the plant code is correct and that it is active in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Data Mapping:
  
  Review the data mapping in the DMF to ensure that the material and plant are correctly mapped.
  Ensure that the source data being used for the transfer contains valid entries for both material and plant.
  
  
  
  Data Preparation:
  
  If the material does not exist, you may need to create it in the system before performing the transfer.
  Ensure that all required fields in the material master are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the material and plant data.
  
  
  
  Log Analysis:
  
  Check the DMF logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If possible, perform a test transfer with a known valid material/plant combination to ensure that the DMF is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  DMF: Data Migration Framework transactions
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for the Data Migration Framework for detailed guidelines on data migration processes and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional solutions related to DMF and material transfers.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.