How To Fix OQ_I289 - Material & not maintained in any allowed plants for sales area & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_I - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool for Settlement and Invoicing

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Material & not maintained in any allowed plants for sales area & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_I289 - Material & not maintained in any allowed plants for sales area & & ?

  The SAP error message OQ_I289 indicates that a specific material is not maintained in any allowed plants for the specified sales area. This typically occurs when you are trying to process a sales order, quotation, or similar transaction involving a material that is not available in the relevant plant for the sales area defined in the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Extended to Plant: The material has not been extended to the plant that is associated with the sales area.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (which consists of sales organization, distribution channel, and division) does not have the material assigned in the relevant plant.
  Plant-Specific Data Missing: The necessary plant-specific data for the material (like sales views) is not maintained.
  Incorrect Sales Area: The sales area being used in the transaction may not be correct or may not correspond to the plant where the material is available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check if the material is extended to the relevant plant.
  If not, you can extend the material to the plant using transaction code MM01 or MM02 (for creating or changing material master data).
  
  
  
  Maintain Sales Data:
  
  Ensure that the sales views for the material are maintained for the relevant plant. This includes checking the sales organization, distribution channel, and division.
  You can do this in the Material Master under the Sales Organization Data section.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Area:
  
  Confirm that the sales area being used in the transaction is correct and corresponds to the plant where the material is available.
  If necessary, adjust the sales area in the transaction or create a new sales area if needed.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Availability:
  
  Ensure that the plant is active and available for sales transactions. You can check this in the plant settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to material master data and sales area configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OQ_I289 error and ensure that the material is properly maintained for the relevant sales area and plant.