How To Fix OD405 - Plant/material combination not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Plant/material combination not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD405 - Plant/material combination not valid. ?

  The SAP error message OD405 "Plant/material combination not valid" typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves a specific plant and material combination that has not been defined or is not valid in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during inventory management, production planning, or procurement processes.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Extended to Plant: The material has not been extended to the specific plant in which you are trying to use it. Each material must be defined for each plant where it is to be used.
  Inactive Material: The material may be inactive or blocked for the specific plant.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the material or plant may be missing or incomplete.
  Plant Not Defined: The plant itself may not be defined in the system or may have been deactivated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Extend Material to Plant:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) and ensure that the material is extended to the required plant.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the status of the material.
  Ensure that the material is active and not blocked for the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Configuration:
  
  Check if the plant is correctly configured in the system using transaction code OX10 (Define Plants).
  Ensure that the plant is active and has the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all required master data for the material and plant is complete and accurate.
  Check for any missing data in the material master records.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider consulting with your SAP support team or checking SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OX10: Define Plants
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for material management and plant configuration for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OD405 error in SAP.