How To Fix MPE_PLAN_PV017 - Material &1 is not found in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_PV - Production Version

• Message number: 017

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_PV017 - Material &1 is not found in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_PV017 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) is not found in the specified plant (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of planning or production processes within SAP, particularly when the system is trying to access material data that is not available for the specified plant.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the specified plant. Each material must be set up in each plant where it is used.
  Material Status: The material might be inactive or blocked for the specified plant, preventing it from being used in planning or production.
  Plant-Specific Data Missing: The material may exist in the system but lacks the necessary plant-specific data (e.g., MRP data, storage location data).
  Incorrect Plant or Material Code: There may be a typographical error in the material number or plant code being used in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material in the specified plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify if the material exists in the specified plant using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM01 (Create Material).
  Create Material in Plant: If the material does not exist, create it for the specified plant using transaction MM01.
  Review Material Status: Check the status of the material to ensure it is active and not blocked. This can be done in the material master data.
  Verify Plant-Specific Data: Ensure that all necessary plant-specific data is maintained for the material, including MRP views, storage location data, etc.
  Check for Typographical Errors: Double-check the material number and plant code for any errors.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, MRP, Purchasing) are properly maintained for the material in the specified plant.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Review user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the material data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.