How To Fix O9685 - Material &1 was not loaded at plant &2 in the shipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O9 - IS-Oil: TD - Scheduling, loading, delivery confirmation

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Material &1 was not loaded at plant &2 in the shipment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O9685 - Material &1 was not loaded at plant &2 in the shipment ?

  The SAP error message O9685 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) was not loaded at a particular plant (denoted as &2) in the shipment. This error typically arises during the shipment process when the system is unable to find the specified material in the loading process for the shipment.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Available: The material may not be available in the specified plant's inventory.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the plant in question.
  Loading Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the loading configuration or settings in the shipment.
  Stock Type Issues: The material might be in a stock type that is not allowed for loading (e.g., blocked stock).
  Delivery Issues: The material may not be included in the delivery document associated with the shipment.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch of the material may not be available for loading.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Availability: Verify that the material is available in the specified plant. You can do this by checking the stock overview (transaction code: MMBE).
  Verify Plant Assignment: Ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the plant. You can check this in the material master data (transaction code: MM03).
  Review Shipment and Delivery: Check the shipment and associated delivery documents to ensure that the material is included and correctly configured.
  Check Stock Types: Ensure that the material is in a stock type that is allowed for loading (e.g., unrestricted stock).
  Batch Check: If batch management is used, verify that the required batch is available and not blocked or restricted.
  Reprocess Shipment: If changes are made, you may need to reprocess the shipment or refresh the loading process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MM03: Display Material
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VT01N: Create Shipment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for shipment processing and material management for further insights into handling materials in shipments.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.