How To Fix L6143 - Material & does not exist in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Material & does not exist in plant &

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L6143 - Material & does not exist in plant & ?

  The SAP error message L6143 indicates that a specific material does not exist in the specified plant. This error typically occurs during inventory management or when trying to perform transactions related to materials in a particular plant.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the specified plant.
  Plant Not Assigned: The material exists, but it is not assigned to the specified plant.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems or modules.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive in the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system and if it is assigned to the correct plant.
  Verify the material number and ensure it is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Create/Assign Material:
  
  If the material does not exist in the specified plant, you can create it using transaction code MM01.
  If the material exists but is not assigned to the plant, you can assign it using transaction code MM02.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you suspect data synchronization issues, check with your IT department or SAP Basis team to ensure that all relevant data is synchronized across systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may affect material availability in the plant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  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 or modify material data in the specified plant.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the L6143 error and ensure that the material is correctly set up in the specified plant.