How To Fix FRE506 - No MARC record found for site &1 article &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRE - F&R CON R/3 - Messages

• Message number: 506

• Message text: No MARC record found for site &1 article &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRE506 - No MARC record found for site &1 article &2 ?

  The SAP error message FRE506 "No MARC record found for site &1 article &2" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or materials management when the system is unable to find a MARC (Material Master Data for Plant) record for a specific material at a specified plant (site). This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system for the specified plant.
  Plant Not Assigned: The material exists, but it has not been assigned to the specified plant.
  Data Deletion: The MARC record may have been deleted or not yet created due to incomplete data entry.
  Incorrect Plant or Material Number: The plant or material number provided in the transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the MARC record for the specified material and plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system.
  Verify that the material is created for the specified plant by checking the MARC data.
  
  
  
  Create or Update MARC Record:
  
  If the material does not exist for the plant, you can create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or update it using MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that the plant data is filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:
  
  Double-check the plant and material numbers entered in the transaction to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material master data for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate further, especially if there are concerns about data integrity or system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  
  MARC Table: The MARC table contains plant-specific data for materials. You can view this table using transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FRE506 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.