How To Fix /PLMI/GSS_R2B007 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/GSS_R2B -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_R2B007 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_R2B007 Material &1 does not exist in plant &2 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified material (denoted by &1) in the specified plant (denoted by &2). This error typically occurs in scenarios involving inventory management, production planning, or when trying to perform transactions related to materials.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant: The plant code specified may be incorrect or may not be associated with the material.
  Material Status: The material might be inactive or blocked for the specified plant.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization if the material was recently created or modified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material in the specified plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the specified plant. Enter the material number and plant code to verify.
  
  
  
  Create Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, you can create it using transaction code MM01. Ensure that you select the correct plant during the creation process.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify if the material is active and not blocked for the specified plant. You can check the status in the material master.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the material was recently created, ensure that all relevant data has been synchronized across the system. Sometimes, it may take a moment for changes to propagate.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MMR1: Material Master Record
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are maintained for the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.