How To Fix MM405 - &: & use in sales and distribution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 405

• Message text: &: & use in sales and distribution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM405 - &: & use in sales and distribution ?

  The SAP error message MM405 typically indicates an issue related to the material master data or inventory management in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD). The error message usually states that a certain material is not available or cannot be processed due to specific conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Found: The material you are trying to use in a sales order or delivery does not exist in the system.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked for sales or has a status that prevents it from being sold (e.g., discontinued, inactive).
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not be available in the specified plant or storage location.
  Insufficient Stock: There may not be enough stock available to fulfill the sales order.
  Master Data Issues: There could be missing or incorrect data in the material master record, such as sales views or sales organization data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material number exists in the system. You