ME124 - Material not subj. to inventory mgmt. in plant & (Pl. check your input)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Material not subj. to inventory mgmt. in plant & (Pl. check your input)

What causes this issue?

There is no data for plant &V1& (plant/storage location stock view) in
the material master record.

System Response

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?

Enter a different material or - if possible - a different plant.
Or maintain the missing view in the material master record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME124 - Material not subj. to inventory mgmt. in plant & (Pl. check your input) ?

  The SAP error message ME124 ("Material not subject to inventory management in plant & (Pl. check your input)") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction related to a material that is not set up for inventory management in the specified plant. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating purchase orders, goods receipts, or other inventory-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question may not have been set up for inventory management in the specific plant. This can happen if the material type is not configured for inventory management or if the relevant plant data is missing.
  Material Type: Certain material types (like services or non-stock materials) are not subject to inventory management.
  Plant-Specific Data: The plant-specific data for the material may not be maintained correctly, leading to the system not recognizing it as an inventory-managed material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and check the material's data for the specific plant.
  Ensure that the "Plant Data / Storage" view is maintained and that the material is set up for inventory management.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type:
  
  Check if the material type assigned to the material is appropriate for inventory management. You can do this by looking at the material type configuration in the system (Transaction Code: OMS2).
  If the material type is not suitable, you may need to create a new material with the correct type or change the existing material type if possible.
  
  
  
  Maintain Plant-Specific Data:
  
  If the material is not set up for the specific plant, you may need to create or update the plant-specific data for the material (Transaction Code: MM01 or MM02).
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or if changes are needed, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who can assist in making the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OMS2: Material Type Configuration
  
  
  Material Types: Familiarize yourself with the different material types in your organization and their implications for inventory management.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME124 error and proceed with your transaction. If the issue persists, further investigation into the specific configuration and settings in your SAP system may be required.