How To Fix MA545 - Specified material in specified PG not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 545

• Message text: Specified material in specified PG not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA545 - Specified material in specified PG not found ?

  The SAP error message MA545 ("Specified material in specified PG not found") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction related to a material that is not found in the specified planning group (PG). This can happen in various scenarios, such as during material planning, MRP runs, or when trying to create or change a material master record.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Assigned to Planning Group: The material you are trying to use is not assigned to the specified planning group in the material master.
  Incorrect Planning Group: The planning group specified in the transaction does not match any existing planning group in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or not properly maintained.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to recent changes or updates that have not been properly reflected in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the material is assigned to the correct planning group.
  Ensure that the planning group is correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Group:
  
  Check if the planning group you are using in your transaction is valid and exists in the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings or using transaction codes like OMD0 (for planning groups).
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  If the material is not assigned to the correct planning group, you can update the material master using transaction code MM02 to assign it to the appropriate planning group.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  If you suspect data inconsistencies, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that the database is in a consistent state.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material planning and planning groups for additional insights.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), OMD0 (Define Planning Groups).
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (e.g., MRP view) are properly maintained for the material.
  Planning Group Configuration: Understand how planning groups are configured in your SAP system and their role in MRP and planning processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MA545 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.