How To Fix M3575 - The data for the reference material for consumption is incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 575

• Message text: The data for the reference material for consumption is incomplete

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please enter the following data:
Reference material
To-date
Factor
Period indicator
You need enter the reference plant only if you want it to differ from
the current plant. If you leave the reference plant blank, the current
plant will be adopted as the reference plant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3575 - The data for the reference material for consumption is incomplete ?

  The SAP error message M3575, which states "The data for the reference material for consumption is incomplete," typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with consumption-based planning or when trying to process a material document that references another material.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Data: The reference material (the material that is being consumed) may not have all the required data fields filled out. This can include missing information in the material master record, such as basic data, purchasing data, or accounting data.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type of the reference material may not be compatible with the operation being performed.
  
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or the related processes may not be set up correctly, leading to incomplete data.
  
  
  Missing Valuation Class: The valuation class for the material may not be assigned, which is necessary for inventory valuation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3575 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the reference material.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out in the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Accounting, etc.).
  Pay special attention to the valuation class and ensure it is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type:
  
  Verify that the material type of the reference material is appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) related to materials management and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Valuation Class:
  
  Ensure that the valuation class is assigned to the material and that it is correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required fields or settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the operation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM01 (Create Material) are commonly used to manage material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further troubleshooting.