How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MAT007 - Status for "Basic Data" tab page has not been set for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MAT -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Status for "Basic Data" tab page has not been set for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MAT007 - Status for "Basic Data" tab page has not been set for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MAT007 indicates that the "Basic Data" tab page has not been set for a specific material. This typically occurs in the context of material master data management, particularly when trying to create or modify a material in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Material Master Data: The material master record is missing essential information in the "Basic Data" section, which is required for the material to be processed correctly.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type being used may not be configured to allow the necessary data in the Basic Data tab.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or edit the Basic Data tab for the material.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master data settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Check if the Basic Data tab is filled out correctly. Ensure that all required fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Configuration:
  
  Check if the material type assigned to the material allows for the Basic Data to be maintained. You can do this by going to transaction OMS2 and reviewing the settings for the material type.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the Basic Data tab. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to check for any configuration issues or system errors that may be affecting the material master data.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction MM01 (Create Material) and ensure that all required fields in the Basic Data tab are filled out.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  
  
  Material Master Views: The Basic Data view is one of several views in the material master. Other views include Purchasing, Sales, Accounting, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /PLMI/BO_MAT007 error message in SAP.