How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_SIM_BO021 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2; enter a valid material

/PLMI/PPE_SIM_BO021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE_SIM_BO -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist in plant &2; enter a valid material

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/PLMI/PPE_SIM_BO021 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_SIM_BO021 indicates that the system cannot find the specified material in the specified plant. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning, material management, or similar modules where materials are associated with specific plants.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material you are trying to access has not been created in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant: The plant code you are using may be incorrect or does not correspond to the material.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for use in 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.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the system.
  Ensure you are entering the correct material number and plant code.
  
  
  
  Create