How To Fix O3049 - Material & not maintained in the material master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Material & not maintained in the material master

What causes this issue?

The material does not exist in the material master.

How to fix this error?

Check your material number and correct or maintain the material master
for the material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3049 - Material & not maintained in the material master ?

  The SAP error message O3049 indicates that a specific material is not maintained in the material master. This error typically arises when a transaction or process attempts to access or use a material that has not been properly set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material in question has not been created in the material master.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material may have been created but is of a type that is not relevant for the transaction being executed.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master record.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The material may not be assigned to the specific plant or storage location being referenced in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  Enter the necessary details to create the material master record.
  Ensure that you select the appropriate views (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) based on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Verify that the material type is appropriate for the intended use (e.g., raw material, finished goods, etc.).
  If necessary, create a new material of the correct type.
  
  
  
  Maintain Plant and Storage Location Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to add or update the plant and storage location data for the material.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any missing or inconsistent data in the material master.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the material master.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview (to check stock levels for the material)
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Depending on the business processes, different views may need to be maintained (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, Accounting).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to material master records.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on maintaining material master records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O3049 error and ensure that the material is properly maintained in the SAP system.