How To Fix OD193 - Material &1 is invalid for Plant &2 and storage location &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Material &1 is invalid for Plant &2 and storage location &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD193 - Material &1 is invalid for Plant &2 and storage location &3 ?

  The SAP error message OD193 indicates that a specific material is not valid for a given plant and storage location. This error typically arises in scenarios where you are trying to perform operations related to inventory management, such as goods movements, stock transfers, or inventory counts.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Extended: The material may not be extended to the specified plant and storage location. In SAP, materials need to be defined for each plant and storage location where they will be used.
  Inactive Material: The material might be inactive or blocked for the specified plant or storage location.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the material master data or the plant/storage location settings.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typographical error in the material number, plant, or storage location entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the material is extended to the specified plant and storage location. If not, you will need to extend it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Extend Material to Plant/Storage Location:
  
  If the material is not extended, you can extend it by using MM01:
  
  Select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) and enter the plant and storage location.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not marked as inactive or blocked. You can check this in the material master data under the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the material number, plant, and storage location for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  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 relevant views for the material are maintained, such as Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, and Plant 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 OD193 error and ensure that the material is valid for the specified plant and storage location.