How To Fix M3726 - The follow-up material does not exist in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 726

• Message text: The follow-up material does not exist in plant &

What causes this issue?

You have entered a follow-up material that has not yet been created in
the current plant.

System Response

This is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Please correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3726 - The follow-up material does not exist in plant & ?

  The SAP error message M3726, which states "The follow-up material does not exist in plant &," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified follow-up material in the designated plant.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The follow-up material has not been created in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The material may exist, but it is not assigned to the plant you are working with.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or configuration settings.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material in the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify if the follow-up material exists in the specified plant by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Create Material: If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) and ensure it is assigned to the correct plant.
  Check Plant Assignment: Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant. You can do this by checking the material master data.
  Review Material Type: Ensure that the material type is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate any underlying configuration issues or data inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03, and MM04 (Display Material Change Log).
  Material Master Data: Understand the structure and importance of material master data in SAP, including views like Basic Data, Purchasing, and Sales.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on material management processes and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.