How To Fix LD153 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LD - Logistics Automotive Line Design

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LD153 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message LD153, which states "Material &1 does not exist in plant &2," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to a material that is not defined in the specified plant within the SAP system. This can happen in various transactions, such as inventory management, production planning, or logistics.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material has not been created in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant: The plant code entered is incorrect or does not match the plant where the material is supposed to exist.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for the specified plant.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization if the material was recently created or changed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material in the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the specified plant.
  Enter the material number and the plant code to verify.
  
  
  
  Create Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, you can create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material). Ensure you select the correct plant during the creation process.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Double-check the plant code you are using in your transaction. Ensure it is correct and corresponds to the intended location.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the material was recently created, ensure that all necessary data has been updated and synchronized across the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure of the material master data is crucial. It includes views such as Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, and Plant-specific data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LD153 error and ensure that the material is correctly set up in the specified plant.