How To Fix MM370 - 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: 370

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM370 - The material does not exist in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message MM370 ("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 you are entering the correct material number and plant code.
  
  
  
  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 fill in all necessary plant-specific data.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant-Specific Data:
  
  If the material exists but lacks plant-specific data, you can extend the material to the plant and provide the required information.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check the status in the material master record.
  
  
  
  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
  MMBE: Check stock levels for the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify material master data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MM370 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.