How To Fix PDTC023 - Error when reading to table &1, material/plant not found: &2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDTC - Messages PDTC

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Error when reading to table &1, material/plant not found: &2/&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDTC023 - Error when reading to table &1, material/plant not found: &2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message PDTC023 indicates that there is an issue with reading data from a specific table related to a material and plant combination. The message typically means that the system could not find the specified material in the specified plant. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material specified in the error message may not have been created in the system for the specified plant.
  Plant Not Assigned: The material might exist, but it is not assigned to the specified plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the material master or plant-specific data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the material or plant data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the material from being recognized in the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system.
  Verify that the material is created for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  In the material master, ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant.
  If the material is not assigned, you can create a new plant-specific view for the material using transaction code MM01.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the material master data.
  Ensure that all necessary views (basic data, purchasing, sales, etc.) are maintained for the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material and plant data.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to materials and plants in the system.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview (to check stock levels for the material in the plant)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for PDTC023 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for material management and master data management for more detailed information on maintaining material and plant data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PDTC023 error message.