How To Fix MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS004 - Material & not maintained in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS - Material/Vendor Sustainability Validations

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Material & not maintained in plant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS004 - Material & not maintained in plant & ?

  The SAP error message MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS004 typically indicates that a material is not maintained in the specified plant. This error often arises during processes such as inventory management, material master data maintenance, or when trying to perform transactions related to the material in a specific plant.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created for Plant: The material has not been created or extended for the specific plant in question.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The material may exist, but it is not assigned to the plant you are trying to work with.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data that prevent the system from recognizing 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 is maintained for the specific plant. If not, you will need to create or extend the material for that plant.
  
  
  
  Create/Extend Material:
  
  If the material does not exist for the plant, use transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to create or extend the material to the required plant.
  Ensure that all necessary views (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are filled out as required for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Check Plant-Specific Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant plant-specific data is correctly maintained, including storage location, valuation data, and any other necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the material master data for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider consulting with your SAP support team or checking SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on material master data management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material is properly maintained in the specified plant.