How To Fix ME054 - Material &1 has status "&3" in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Material &1 has status "&3" in plant &2

What causes this issue?

External procurement has not been defined for the
<GL:material_status>material status</> of the
<GL:material_master_record>material master record</> you entered.

How to fix this error?

You can continue your current processing.
Check the material status in the purchasing data of the material master
record for correctness.
You can change the material status in the purchasing data of the
material master record if you are authorized to do so. If you do not
have the relevant authorization, inform the individual or section
responsible for material master record maintenance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME054 - Material &1 has status "&3" in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message ME054 indicates that a material has a specific status that prevents certain operations from being performed on it in a particular plant. The message format is as follows:
  
  Material: &1 (the material number)
  Status: &3 (the status of the material)
  Plant: &2 (the plant where the issue is occurring)
  
  Cause
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts its use. Common statuses include:
  
  Blocked for procurement
  Blocked for sales
  Blocked for inventory management
  Quality inspection status
  
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material may be set up in such a way that it is not allowed for certain transactions in the specified plant.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect information.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the ME054 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material in the relevant plant.
  If the material is blocked, you may need to change its status to allow the desired operations.
  
  
  
  Change Material Status:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change the material status using transaction code MM02.
  Navigate to the appropriate views (e.g., Purchasing, Sales, etc.) and update the status.
  
  
  
  Review Plant-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material is correctly set up for the plant in question. Check the plant-specific data in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you are unsure about changing the status, consult with the relevant departments (e.g., Quality Assurance, Purchasing) to understand why the material is blocked and whether it can be unblocked.
  
  
  
  Check for Quality Inspection:
  
  If the material is under quality inspection, you may need to complete the inspection process before the material can be used.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  Material Status Codes: Familiarize yourself with the different material status codes and their implications for procurement, sales, and inventory management.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material statuses and master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME054 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.