How To Fix MAT_MESSAGES103 - The specified material is not maintained in inventory location &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAT_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 103

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MAT_MESSAGES103 - The specified material is not maintained in inventory location & ?

  The SAP error message MAT_MESSAGES103 indicates that the specified material is not maintained in the inventory location you are trying to access or perform an operation on. This typically occurs in scenarios involving inventory management, such as stock transfers, goods movements, or inventory counts.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Defined for Location: The material you are trying to work with has not been set up in the specified inventory location (storage location).
  Incorrect Storage Location: The storage location you are referencing may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be fully maintained, or the relevant views (like Plant or Storage Location) may not be activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the material in that specific location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and check if the material is maintained for the specific plant and storage location.
  Ensure that the relevant views (like Basic Data, Purchasing, and Storage) are properly filled out.
  
  
  
  Verify Storage Location:
  
  Confirm that the storage location you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system.
  Check if the storage location is active and not blocked for any transactions.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material in Inventory Location:
  
  If the material is not maintained in the specified storage location, you may need to create or update the material master record to include the storage location.
  Use Transaction Code: MM01 to create or MM02 to change the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage the material in the specified storage location.
  Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or help files for additional context on the error message and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MMBE (Stock Overview)
  MB1A (Goods Withdrawal)
  MB1B (Transfer Posting)
  MB1C (Other Goods Receipts)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.