How To Fix MA536 - PG/mat. & in plant & version & - version not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 536

• Message text: PG/mat. & in plant & version & - version not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA536 - PG/mat. & in plant & version & - version not found ?

  The SAP error message MA536 typically indicates that a specific version of a material is not found in the system for a given plant and material combination. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a production order, when trying to perform a goods movement, or when executing a material requirement planning (MRP) run.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Version: The specified version of the material does not exist in the system for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material master data may not be correctly configured, or the versioning settings may not be properly set up.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The version may not be maintained for the specific plant you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the version exists for the specified plant.
  Ensure that the version is correctly maintained in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, MRP, etc.).
  
  
  
  Create or Update Version:
  
  If the version does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done through transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material).
  Ensure that the version is assigned to the correct plant and that all necessary data is filled in.
  
  
  
  Review Versioning Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for version management in the material master. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the versioning is enabled and correctly configured for the materials you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to check the relevant database tables (e.g., MARA, MBEW) for any inconsistencies or missing entries.
  If necessary, run a consistency check or data repair program.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to version management and material master data for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact 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), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to version management and material master data.
  Version Management: Understand how version management works in SAP, including how to set up and maintain versions for materials.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MA536 error and implement a solution to resolve it.