How To Fix MA535 - Material & in plant &, not PG & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 535

• Message text: Material & in plant &, not PG & in plant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA535 - Material & in plant &, not PG & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message MA535 typically indicates that a material is not assigned to a particular plant in the context of a specific plant group (PG). This error often arises during processes such as material master data maintenance, inventory management, or when trying to perform transactions that require the material to be linked to a specific plant.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Assigned to Plant: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question has not been assigned to the specified plant in the material master data.
  Incorrect Plant Group: The plant group (PG) specified may not include the plant where the material is supposed to be used.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or configuration settings that prevent the material from being recognized in the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and check if the material is assigned to the correct plant.
  If the material is not assigned, you can create or update the material master record for the specific plant using Transaction Code: MM01 (Create) or MM02 (Change).
  
  
  
  Assign Material to Plant:
  
  If the material is not assigned to the plant, you need to create a new plant-specific view for the material. Ensure that you fill in all required fields and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Group Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the plant group to ensure that the plant is included in the group. You can do this in the configuration settings (Transaction Code: SPRO) under the relevant sections for material management.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration)
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are properly maintained for the material in the context of the specific plant.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MA535 error and ensure that the material is properly assigned to the required plant.