How To Fix MR036 - No master data found for the plants selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MR - Stock overview for generic materials

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No master data found for the plants selected

What causes this issue?

No master data could be determined for these plants.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Resolve the data inconsistency by creating the lost master data for the
plants selected.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MR036 - No master data found for the plants selected ?

  The SAP error message MR036 ("No master data found for the plants selected") typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents or inventory management. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary master data (such as material master records or vendor master records) for the specified plants in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material you are trying to use does not have a master record created for the specific plant.
  Plant Not Assigned: The material may exist, but it is not assigned to the plant you are working with.
  Inactive or Deleted Records: The material master data might be inactive or deleted for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Selection: The plant selected in the transaction may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the material exists for the specific plant. If not, you may need to create or extend the material master record for that plant using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant. You can do this in the material master data view for the plant-specific data.
  
  
  
  Create or Extend Material:
  
  If the material does not exist for the plant, you can create it using MM01 or extend it using MM02.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Records:
  
  Ensure that the material is active and not marked for deletion. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are executing is correctly configured and that the plant selection is valid.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP support team or IT department for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Master Data Views: Ensure that you are familiar with the different views of the material master (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) and that the relevant views are maintained for the plant in question.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MR036 error in SAP.