How To Fix MAT_MESSAGES102 - The specified material not maintained in plant & and inventory location &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAT_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: The specified material not maintained in plant & and inventory location &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MAT_MESSAGES102 - The specified material not maintained in plant & and inventory location & ?

  The SAP error message MAT_MESSAGES102 indicates that the specified material is not maintained in the specified plant and inventory location. This error typically arises in scenarios where you are trying to perform operations related to materials, such as inventory management, procurement, or production planning, but the system cannot find the material in the specified context.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Data Missing: The material exists, but the plant-specific data (like storage location or inventory location) has not been maintained.
  Incorrect Plant or Location: The plant or inventory location specified in the transaction may be incorrect.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive in the specified plant.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data that prevent it from being recognized in the specified context.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and check if the material exists for the specified plant and storage location.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Maintain Plant-Specific Data:
  
  If the material exists but lacks plant-specific data, you can maintain it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material). Ensure that the relevant views (like Plant Data/Storage) are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Location:
  
  Double-check the plant and inventory location you are using in your transaction. Ensure they are correct and correspond to the material you are trying to work with.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the material master data or if there are discrepancies, consult with your organization's master data management team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Context:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are performing is appropriate for the material and that all necessary prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, Plant Data/Storage, etc.) are maintained for the material.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MAT_MESSAGES102 and ensure that the material is properly maintained in the specified plant and inventory location.