How To Fix MA206 - Material & in plant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Material & in plant & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The desired product group member does not exist in the plant you have
specified. One or both of the following is incorrect:
material number
plant

System Response

The material cannot be added to the product group.

How to fix this error?

Check the material number and the plant in the material master.
Correct your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA206 - Material & in plant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MA206 ("Material & in plant & does not exist") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to a material that is not defined in the specified plant. This can happen in various transactions, such as inventory management, material master maintenance, or production planning.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material has not been created in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code entered is incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive in the specified plant.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization if the material was recently created or changed.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material in the specified plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the specified plant.
  Ensure that you are entering the correct material number and plant code.
  
  
  
  Create Material in Plant:
  
  If the material does not exist in the plant, you can create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  Make sure to select the appropriate views and enter the necessary data for the plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Double-check the plant code you are using. Ensure it is valid and correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  If the material exists but is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant. Contact your SAP security administrator if needed.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the material was recently created, there may be a delay in data synchronization. Wait for a while and try again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material master data management.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further investigation.