How To Fix MM127 - No plant data can be maintained for manufacturer parts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 127

• Message text: No plant data can be maintained for manufacturer parts

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.material_type>material type</> of this material identifies
it as a <DS:GLOS.manufacturer_part>manufacturer part</>. However, it is
not possible to maintain plant-specific data for such parts.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM127 - No plant data can be maintained for manufacturer parts ?

  The SAP error message MM127: "No plant data can be maintained for manufacturer parts" typically occurs when you are trying to maintain or create material master data for a manufacturer part, but the system does not allow you to do so because there is no plant-specific data available for that part.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Plant Data: The most common cause is that the material you are trying to maintain does not have any plant-specific data defined in the material master for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up to allow plant-specific data.
  Manufacturer Part Configuration: The configuration for manufacturer parts may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain plant data for the specified material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03 for display or MM02 for change).
  Verify if the plant data exists for the material in the specified plant. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Plant Data:
  
  If plant data is missing, you can create it by using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  Ensure you select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Plant Data) and enter the necessary information for the plant.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Settings:
  
  Check if the material type allows for plant-specific data. You can do this by reviewing the configuration in the Customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types and ensure that the material type is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Manufacturer Part Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the manufacturer part is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing areas.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain plant data. If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM04 - Display Material Change Documents
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that you are familiar with the different views of the material master, as plant-specific data is typically maintained in the Plant Data/Storage view.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM127 error and successfully maintain the necessary plant data for manufacturer parts in SAP.