How To Fix OIUPR281 - Material & VT & must exist for the effective date range.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUPR - PRA Production Messages

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Material & VT & must exist for the effective date range.

What causes this issue?

The Material <DS:NA.OIUPR281>&V1&</> VT <DS:NA.OIUPR281>&V2&</> is tied
to a Measurement Point Allocation Profile record for the effective date
range. If this Material/VT combination does not exist for this DNAP
record, you would effectively be deleting the record from possible
values for the corresponding MPAP record(s) in the date range.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUPR281 - Material & VT & must exist for the effective date range. ?

  The SAP error message OIUPR281 indicates that a specific material (identified by the placeholder "VT") does not exist for the effective date range specified in the transaction or process you are attempting to execute. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Materials Management (MM) modules, particularly when dealing with master data or transactional data that requires a valid material record.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material in question has not been created in the system.
  Invalid Effective Date: The effective date range you are using does not correspond to any existing records for that material.
  Data Deletion: The material may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data settings that prevent the material from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system. Enter the material number and check the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Verify Effective Dates:
  
  Ensure that the effective date range you are using falls within the validity period of the material. If the material is valid only for certain dates, adjust your date range accordingly.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01. Make sure to enter the correct data and set the appropriate validity dates.
  If the material exists but is inactive or has incorrect dates, you may need to update it using MM02.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion Flags:
  
  Ensure that the material is not flagged for deletion. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the material master settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Change Documents
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure and fields in the material master can help in troubleshooting issues related to material existence and validity.
  Effective Date Ranges: Familiarize yourself with how effective date ranges work in SAP, especially in relation to master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIUPR281 error and ensure that the material is correctly set up for the required effective date range.