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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_SIM_BO021 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2; enter a valid material ?

  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 Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, you can create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material). Make sure to assign it to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  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 that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check the status in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the material was recently created, ensure that all relevant data has been synchronized and is available in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant. You may need to contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on material management and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material is correctly set up in the specified plant.