How To Fix MVSE006 - Segment &1 without segment &2 (plant &3) available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MVSE - ALE Material Variants

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Segment &1 without segment &2 (plant &3) available

What causes this issue?

IDoc &v4& contains a segment &v1& for plant &v3&. As the IDoc contains
this segment, a segment &v2& for the same plant must also exist in the
IDoc. This segment does not, however, exist.

System Response

The IDoc cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Correct the IDoc.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MVSE006 - Segment &1 without segment &2 (plant &3) available ?

  The SAP error message MVSE006 indicates that there is a problem with the availability of a segment in the context of material availability checks. Specifically, the message states that a certain segment (e.g., a storage location or a batch) is being referenced, but the corresponding segment (e.g., a plant or another storage location) is not available.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Missing Master Data: The segment (e.g., plant or storage location) that is being referenced does not exist in the system or is not properly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master data, such as missing views or incorrect settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as a mismatch between the segments defined in the material master and those used in the transaction.
  Stock Availability: The system is trying to check stock availability for a segment that does not have any stock or is not defined for the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MVSE006 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the relevant segments (plant, storage location, etc.) are correctly defined and available.
  Ensure that the necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Plant Data) are maintained for the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the plant and storage location referenced in the error message are valid and active in the system.
  Check if the plant is assigned to the company code and if the storage location is assigned to the plant.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Levels:
  
  Use transaction code MMBE to check the stock levels for the material in the specified plant and storage location. Ensure that there is stock available.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration, check the settings in the relevant modules (e.g., MM, SD) to ensure that the segments are properly configured.
  Ensure that the availability check settings are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the MVSE006 error for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MMBE (Stock Overview), and possibly others depending on your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MVSE006 error in your SAP system.