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 can do this by using transaction code MM03 to display the material master.
  Review Material Status: Check the status of the material to ensure it is not blocked for sales. This can be done in the material master under the sales views.
  Check Plant and Storage Location: Ensure that the material is available in the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the stock overview (transaction code MMBE).
  Stock Availability: Use transaction code CO09 to check the availability of stock for the material in question.
  Correct Master Data: If there are issues with the material master data, you may need to update or correct the relevant fields in the material master using transaction code MM02.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT department or SAP support team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), MMBE (Stock Overview), and CO09 (Availability Check).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on material management and sales processes.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on SAP MM and SD modules to better understand how to manage materials and sales orders effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MM405 error and implement the appropriate solution.