How To Fix O8850 - Material &1 has not been created in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Material &1 has not been created in plant &2

What causes this issue?

You have tried to assign a material to a rack meter that has not been
created in the plant assigned to the rack meter.

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?

This material must be created in the correct plant before it can be
assigned to the rack meter. You can extend materials using the change
material transaction in materials management.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8850 - Material &1 has not been created in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message O8850 indicates that a material has not been created in a specific plant. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform an operation (like a goods movement, sales order creation, or inventory management) for a material that does not exist in the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material has not been created in the specified plant. This can happen if the material master data was not extended to that plant.
  Incorrect Plant: The plant specified in the transaction may be incorrect or does not match the plant where the material is supposed to be.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on their creation or usage in specific plants.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create/Extend Material:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that the material is created or extended to the relevant plant. You will need to select the appropriate views (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) that are necessary for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Verify that the plant specified in your transaction is correct. You can check this in the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type:
  
  Check if the material type allows for creation in the specified plant. Some material types may have specific configurations that restrict their use in certain plants.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to ensure there are no discrepancies. You can use transaction codes like MM02 to check for any missing data.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the necessary views for the material are maintained for the specific plant (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data, Purchasing Data).
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data management and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O8850 error and ensure that the material is properly created and assigned to the relevant plant.