How To Fix FRE520 - No material status found in customizing between &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 520

• Message text: No material status found in customizing between &1 and &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRE520 - No material status found in customizing between &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message FRE520 ("No material status found in customizing between &1 and &2") typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory control. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid material status configuration for the specified range of values (represented by &1 and &2) in the customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are no entries in the customizing settings for the material status that you are trying to use. This could happen if the material status has not been defined or if it has been deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings where the material status is not properly linked to the relevant materials or processes.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect material status assignments in the material master records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for material status configuration.
  Ensure that the material statuses you are trying to use are defined correctly in the system.
  You can check the path: Logistics -> Material Management -> Inventory Management and Physical Inventory -> Material Status.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Material Status:
  
  If the required material status does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify the settings to ensure it meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Records:
  
  Check the material master records for the materials involved. Ensure that the material status is assigned correctly.
  You can do this using transaction code MM03 to display the material master and verify the status.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the customizing settings were recently changed or transported from another system, ensure that the transport requests were successful and that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to material status to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to material status or the FRE520 error.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify customizing settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FRE520 error and ensure that the material statuses are correctly configured in your SAP system.