How To Fix L6142 - Material & does not exist in storage location & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L6 - LVS Link R/2 - ECC

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Material & does not exist in storage location & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L6142 - Material & does not exist in storage location & & ?

  The SAP error message L6142 indicates that the specified material does not exist in the specified storage location. This error typically occurs during inventory management processes, such as goods movements, stock transfers, or when trying to perform a physical inventory count.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system for the specified storage location.
  Incorrect Storage Location: The storage location specified in the transaction may be incorrect or may not be assigned to the material.
  Material Status: The material might be blocked or inactive, preventing it from being used in transactions.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the material or storage location.
  Plant Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the plant that corresponds to the storage location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material exists in the system by checking the material master data (transaction code MM03). Ensure that it is created for the correct plant and storage location.
  Verify Storage Location: Ensure that the storage location is correctly specified in the transaction and that it is valid for the material.
  Check Material Status: Review the status of the material to ensure it is active and not blocked for transactions.
  Review Plant Assignment: Confirm that the material is assigned to the correct plant that corresponds to the storage location.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any discrepancies in the material or storage location data.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material and storage location.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.