How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_API019 - The plant &1 does not exist for at least one of the distribution chains

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_API - Message Class for Sydney Material API Layer

• Message number: 019

• Message text: The plant &1 does not exist for at least one of the distribution chains

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API019 - The plant &1 does not exist for at least one of the distribution chains ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API019 indicates that there is an issue with the plant assignment in the context of a material master record, specifically related to distribution chains. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a material master record in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) and the specified plant does not exist for one or more of the distribution chains defined for that material.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Plant: The plant specified in the material master does not exist in the system or is not activated for the relevant distribution chain.
  Incorrect Distribution Chain: The distribution chain associated with the material does not have the specified plant assigned to it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the plant is not properly linked to the distribution chain in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) and check if the plant exists in the system.
  Ensure that the plant is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Verify Distribution Chain:
  
  Check the distribution chain configuration in the transaction code OVX5 (Define Distribution Chains) to ensure that the plant is assigned to the correct distribution chain.
  If the plant is not assigned, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  If the plant is valid and exists, ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained for the relevant distribution chain and plant combination.
  Use transaction MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to maintain the necessary data.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration, check the settings in SPRO (Customizing) under Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Plant-Specific Data to ensure that the plant is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to check for any underlying issues in the system configuration or data integrity.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01, MM02, MM03, OVX5, SPRO
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Material Master Data Management and Distribution Chain configuration for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message MDG_BS_MAT_API019.