How To Fix MM054 - Materials where &1 is used as &3 in plant &2

MM054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Materials where &1 is used as &3 in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM054 - Materials where &1 is used as &3 in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message MM054 indicates that there is an issue with the material master data in the context of a specific plant. The message typically reads: "Materials where &1 is used as &3 in plant &2." This error usually arises when there is an inconsistency or conflict in the material data, particularly when a material is being referenced in a way that is not allowed or expected in the specified plant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Conflict: The material may be assigned a type that is not compatible with the operation being performed (e.g., trying to use a non-stock material in a stock-related transaction).
  Plant-Specific Data Missing: The material may not have been properly set up for the specified plant, meaning that the necessary plant-specific data (like purchasing, sales, or storage information) is missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the material master settings or in the plant settings that lead to this