M7542 - Of material & for & only & & exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Of material & for & only & & exist

What causes this issue?

During the dynamic
<DS:GLOS.3526C4D5AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>availability check,</> the
system determined that
the complete quantity is not available on the requirement date.

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

System Response

According to the system settings, you will receive either a warning or
an error message.

How to fix this error?

If the message is a warning message, you can post the document. However,
you should note that this may cause a backlog.
If the message is an error message, you must reduce the available
quantity in order to be able to post the document.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7542 - Of material & for & only & & exist ?

  The SAP error message M7542 typically indicates that there is an issue with the material master data in the system. The message usually reads something like: "Of material & for & only & & exist," which suggests that the system is unable to find the required data for the specified material in the context of the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be fully set up in the system. This could mean that certain views (like purchasing, sales, or accounting) are not maintained.
  Plant or Storage Location: The material may not exist for the specified plant or storage location. If you are trying to perform an operation that requires the material to be available in a specific location, and it is not, this error can occur.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not be allowed for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master transaction (MM03) and check if the material exists.
  Ensure that all necessary views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are maintained for the material.
  Verify that the material is set up for the correct plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform. Some material types may have restrictions on certain operations.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the material master data to identify any discrepancies or missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the M7542 error message in SAP.