How To Fix GPD083 - Material & does not exist in plant &. Purchase order possibly incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPD - Pegging & Distribution

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Material & does not exist in plant &. Purchase order possibly incorrect

What causes this issue?

During pegging the program found a material that has not been defined
in the material master for the plant.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether there are any purchase orders (possibly containing a
faulty material) on hold. There may be a faulty material in a
replenishment object.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPD083 - Material & does not exist in plant &. Purchase order possibly incorrect ?

  The SAP error message GPD083 indicates that a material does not exist in the specified plant, which can lead to issues with purchase orders. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant: The plant specified in the purchase order may be incorrect or not associated with the material.
  Material Status: The material might be blocked or inactive in the specified plant.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems or modules.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained for the specific plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the specified plant.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the material master data.
  If the plant is incorrect in the purchase order, correct it in the purchase order or create a new purchase order with the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Review Material Status:
  
  Check if the material is blocked or inactive. If it is, you may need to unblock it or activate it.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the material is missing data for the plant, update the material master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Order:
  
  Review the purchase order for any errors or inconsistencies. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to check for any underlying system issues or data synchronization problems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Plant Data, etc.) are properly maintained for the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data and purchase orders.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GPD083 error and implement the appropriate solution.