How To Fix M3576 - The combination of reference material and plant does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 576

• Message text: The combination of reference material and plant does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have entered a combination of reference material for consumption
and reference plant for consumption that is not defined in the system.
(If you have not entered a reference plant, the current plant is
adopted as the reference plant.)

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 your entry and correct it if necessary. If you want to use the
current combination, define it in the system by extending the existing
material master record for the reference material to include the
reference plant, or by creating the material master record (if it does
not already exist) together with the reference plant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3576 - The combination of reference material and plant does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M3576, "The combination of reference material and plant does not exist," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management within SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid combination of the specified reference material and the plant in question.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The reference material may not be set up in the material master for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The material may exist, but it is not assigned to the specified plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing views in the material master for the plant.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered the wrong material number or plant code.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not be allowed for the specific plant or transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and check if the reference material exists for the specified plant.
  Ensure that the necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are maintained for the material in that plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant. If not, you may need to create or extend the material for that plant using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Double-check the material number and plant code entered in the transaction to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type:
  
  Check if the material type is appropriate for the plant and the transaction you are trying to perform. Some material types may have restrictions on certain plants.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on material management and error handling.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.