How To Fix M3485 - Material not yet created in supplying plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 485

• Message text: Material not yet created in supplying plant

What causes this issue?

You have entered a supplying plant for which the material master record
has not yet been created. (This may be an external plant - a plant in a
different system within the SAP system group.)

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 the entries. If the plant is your own plant, you may want to
create the material master record for the supplying plant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3485 - Material not yet created in supplying plant ?

  The SAP error message M3485, "Material not yet created in supplying plant," typically occurs when a transaction is attempted for a material that has not been defined or created in the specified supplying plant. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during a goods movement, sales order processing, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Not Created: The material in question has not been created in the material master for the specific plant.
  Plant-Specific Data Missing: The material may exist in the system, but the plant-specific data (like purchasing or sales views) has not been maintained.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code used in the transaction may be incorrect or not associated with the material.
  Material Status: The material may be flagged as inactive or blocked in the supplying plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  Ensure that you create the material for the correct plant and include all necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Existing Material:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the system.
  Verify that the material is created for the correct plant and that all required views are maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Plant-Specific Data:
  
  If the material exists but lacks plant-specific data, use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to add the necessary views for the specific plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Double-check the plant code used in your transaction to ensure it is correct and corresponds to the intended supplying plant.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data, Purchasing Data) are maintained for the material in the supplying plant.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3485 error and proceed with your transaction.