How To Fix MPE_PLAN_MFG_SUB006 - Material &1 is not available in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_MFG_SUB - Manufacturing Substitute

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Material &1 is not available in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MFG_SUB006 - Material &1 is not available in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_MFG_SUB006 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) is not available in the specified plant (denoted as &2). This error typically arises during planning or production processes when the system cannot find the required material in the designated plant.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the specified plant.
  Material Status: The material might be blocked or have a status that prevents it from being used in production.
  Plant-Specific Data: The material may not have been extended to the specified plant, meaning that the material master data is not available for that plant.
  Stock Levels: There may be no stock available for the material in the specified plant.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the material master or in the planning settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the material exists for the specified plant.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create or extend the material to the plant using transaction code MM01 or MM02.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or has a status that prevents its use. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Availability:
  
  Use transaction code MMBE to check the stock levels of the material in the specified plant. If there is no stock, you may need to procure or produce the material.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Settings:
  
  Check the planning settings and ensure that the material is correctly configured for planning in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider consulting with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on material management and error handling.
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to the error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.