How To Fix MG600 - Material & does not exist or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 600

• Message text: Material & does not exist or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG600 - Material & does not exist or is not active ?

  The SAP error message "MG600 Material & does not exist or is not active" typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to a material that the system cannot find or recognize as valid. This can happen in various transactions, such as inventory management, purchasing, or production planning.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material you are trying to access has not been created in the system.
  Material Deactivation: The material exists but has been marked as inactive or deleted.
  Incorrect Material Number: There may be a typo or error in the material number you are entering.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not be assigned to the specific plant or storage location you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the material.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If you are working in a system with multiple environments (like development, testing, and production), the material may exist in one environment but not in another.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the system.
  Ensure you are entering the correct material number.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  If the material exists, check its status to see if it is active. You can do this in the material master data.
  If the material is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or create a new material.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant/Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material. You may need to contact your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  If the material is inactive, you may need to update its status.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If you are still facing issues, consult with your SAP support team or IT department for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are maintained for the material.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.