How To Fix /PLMI/AL_GSS002 - Material &1 could not be extended in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/AL_GSS -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Material &1 could not be extended in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS002 - Material &1 could not be extended in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS002 Material &1 could not be extended in plant &2 typically occurs when there is an issue with extending a material master record to a specific plant in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material you are trying to extend may not exist in the system.
  Plant Not Active: The plant you are trying to extend the material to may not be active or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to extend materials in the specified plant.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may have restrictions that prevent it from being extended to the specified plant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or plant settings that prevent the extension.
  Existing Data Conflicts: There may be existing data in the material master that conflicts with the extension process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to display the material.
  Verify Plant Status: Ensure that the plant is active and properly configured. You can check this in the plant settings using transaction code OX10.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the extension. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Review Material Type Settings: Check the settings for the material type in transaction code OMS2 to ensure that it allows extensions to the specified plant.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to the material master and the plant to ensure there are no issues.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction code MM02 to check for any inconsistencies in the material data that may be causing the extension to fail.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OX10: Define Plants
  OMS2: Change Material Type
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for material master data management for more detailed information on the processes involved.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.