How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM266 - No master data found for material &1 in MRP area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 266

• Message text: No master data found for material &1 in MRP area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM266 - No master data found for material &1 in MRP area &2 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM266 No master data found for material &1 in MRP area &2 typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system cannot find the necessary master data for a specific material in the specified MRP area. This can hinder planning and inventory management processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause is that the material master data for the specified material (&1) does not exist in the specified MRP area (&2). This could be due to:
  
  The material has not been created in the MRP area.
  The MRP area is not properly defined for the material.
  The material is not assigned to the correct plant or storage location.
  
  
  
  Incorrect MRP Area Configuration: The MRP area may not be set up correctly, or the material may not be assigned to the MRP area.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data records that prevent the system from recognizing the material in the specified MRP area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check if the material exists.
  Verify that the material is assigned to the correct MRP area. You can check this in the MRP area view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Create or Update MRP Area:
  
  If the MRP area does not exist for the material, you may need to create it. This can be done using transaction code MM01 to create a new material master record or MM02 to update an existing one.
  Ensure that the MRP area is correctly defined in the system (transaction code OMI4 for MRP area configuration).
  
  
  
  Check MRP Area Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct MRP area. You can do this by checking the MRP area assignment in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for MRP areas in the system to ensure they are set up correctly. This includes checking the settings in the customizing transaction SPRO.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the master data that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Areas: MRP areas are used in SAP to define specific areas for planning purposes, allowing for more granular control over inventory and production planning.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, containing various views that define how materials are managed and processed.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OMI4: MRP Area Configuration
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary master data is available for the material in the specified MRP area.