How To Fix MG518 - Plant segment for material & has no header segment

MG518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Plant segment for material & has no header segment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG518 - Plant segment for material & has no header segment ?

  The SAP error message MG518 indicates that there is a missing header segment for a material in a specific plant. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a material master record, and the system cannot find the necessary header data for the specified plant segment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material master record may not have been fully created or may be incomplete for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the material master or plant settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the system from recognizing the header segment for the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the material has been created for the specific plant. If not, you may need to create or extend the material for that plant using transaction