How To Fix MM361 - The material does not exist in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 361

• Message text: The material does not exist in plant &1

What causes this issue?

The system could not transfer the material memo (parameter
MATERIALLONGTEXT) because the field TEXT_NAME contains a plant to which
the material memo is not assigned.

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?

Check whether the field TEXT_NAME in the parameter MATERIALLONGTEXT
contains the correct value. If it does, check whether the material has
been assigned to the plant specified in field
MATERIALLONGTEXT-TEXT_NAME.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM361 - The material does not exist in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message MM361 ("The material does not exist in plant &1") typically occurs when you attempt to perform an operation related to a material that is not available in the specified plant. This can happen in various transactions, such as inventory management, purchasing, or production planning.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Data Missing: The material exists in the system but does not have plant-specific data (like stock levels, purchasing info, etc.) for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code entered in the transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive in the specified plant.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data that prevent it from being recognized in the specified plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system and verify if it has been created for the specified plant.
  Ensure that the material is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Create/Extend Material:
  
  If the material does not exist in the specified plant, you can create it using transaction code MM01 or extend it using MM02.
  Make sure to enter the correct plant and relevant views (like Basic Data, Purchasing, and Storage).
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Double-check the plant code you are using in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Review the material status to ensure it is not blocked for the specified plant. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the material master data or if there are discrepancies, consult with your organization's master data management team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MMR1: Material Master Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM361 error and ensure that the material is correctly set up in the specified plant.