How To Fix MM240 - The range of coverage profile &2 does not exist for plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 240

• Message text: The range of coverage profile &2 does not exist for plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM240 - The range of coverage profile &2 does not exist for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message MM240 indicates that there is an issue with the coverage profile assigned to a material in a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with inventory management and planning.
  Cause:
  The error message MM240 occurs when:
  
  The coverage profile specified for a material does not exist in the system for the given plant.
  The coverage profile may not have been defined or activated for the specific plant in the configuration settings.
  There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the material master data or in the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM240 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Coverage Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path for defining coverage profiles, typically found under:
  
  Logistics -> Material Management -> Inventory Management -> Planning -> Coverage Profile.
  
  
  Ensure that the coverage profile you are trying to use is defined and active for the specific plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data for the affected material.
  Check the "MRP 2" view to see if the correct coverage profile is assigned.
  If the coverage profile is incorrect or missing, you can update it using transaction code MM02.
  
  
  
  Check Plant-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant in question is correctly set up and that it has the necessary configurations for the coverage profile.
  If the coverage profile is plant-specific, make sure it is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the coverage profile settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on how to set up and manage coverage profiles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Coverage Profile: A coverage profile in SAP is used to determine how inventory is managed and planned for a material. It defines parameters such as safety stock levels, reorder points, and planning strategies.
  Material Master Data: This is a central repository of information related to materials in SAP, which includes various views such as basic data, purchasing, sales, and MRP.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MM240 error message in SAP.