How To Fix MG506 - No entry in key field in plant segment for material &

MG506 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 506

• Message text: No entry in key field in plant segment for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG506 - No entry in key field in plant segment for material & ?

  The SAP error message MG506 "No entry in key field in plant segment for material &" typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction related to a material that does not have a valid entry in the plant segment of the material master. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to post goods movements, create a purchase order, or perform inventory management activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Data: The material does not have a record in the material master for the specified plant. This means that the material is not defined for that particular plant.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number you are trying to use may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Plant Not Assigned: The plant you are trying to use may not be assigned to the material in the material master.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing