How To Fix MSGC_PLM_SE_MAT037 - Material &1 is not maintained in InventoryManagedLocationInternalID &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGC_PLM_SE_MAT -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Material &1 is not maintained in InventoryManagedLocationInternalID &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSGC_PLM_SE_MAT037 - Material &1 is not maintained in InventoryManagedLocationInternalID &2 ?

  The SAP error message MSGC_PLM_SE_MAT037 indicates that a specific material (denoted by &1) is not maintained in the specified inventory-managed location (denoted by &2). This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or logistics processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that are supposed to be tracked in specific locations.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Defined: The material in question has not been defined or maintained in the inventory management system for the specified location.
  Location Configuration: The inventory-managed location may not be properly configured to handle the material type or category.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing entries or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the material in the specified location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the material in question and ensure that it is properly maintained for the specified inventory-managed location.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and check the relevant views (e.g., Plant Data/Storage, Sales Org Data).
  
  
  
  Maintain Inventory Location:
  
  Ensure that the inventory-managed location is set up to handle the material. This can involve checking the configuration settings in the inventory management module.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify that the location is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Update Material in Location:
  
  If the material is not maintained in the specified location, you may need to add it. This can typically be done through the material master or inventory management transactions.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage the material in the specified location. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing materials and inventory locations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration) settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.