How To Fix ME052 - Status & of material & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Status & of material & not defined

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME052 - Status & of material & not defined ?

  The SAP error message ME052 ("Status & of material & not defined") typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents or material master records. This error indicates that the status of the material in question is not defined or is not appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts its use in purchasing or other transactions. For example, it could be set to "Blocked" or "Inactive."
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not be fully maintained or may have missing data that is required for the transaction.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The material may not be defined for the specific plant or storage location you are trying to use.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no valid purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Status: Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material. If it is blocked or inactive, you may need to change it to an active status.
  Maintain Material Master: Ensure that all required fields in the material master are filled out correctly. This includes checking the purchasing view and ensuring that the material is defined for the relevant plant and storage location.
  Review Purchasing Info Records: Check if there is a valid purchasing info record for the material and vendor. If not, create or update the purchasing info record (transaction code ME11).
  Check Plant and Storage Location: Ensure that the material is defined for the specific plant and storage location you are working with.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction. If not, contact your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and purchasing processes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.