How To Fix MA314 - Material & in plant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 314

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA314 - Material & in plant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MA314 ("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 match the material's assigned plants.
  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.
  Authorization Issues: 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 Assignment:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant.
  You can do this in transaction code MM02 (Change Material) by selecting the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the material was recently created, ensure that all relevant data has been synchronized and that there are no background jobs that are still processing.
  
  
  
  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 detailed information on material master data management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MA314 error and implement the appropriate solution.