How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT035 - Checking Group for Availability Check description not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Checking Group for Availability Check description not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT035 - Checking Group for Availability Check description not found ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT035 indicates that the system is unable to find a description for the checking group related to an availability check. This typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory control when the system is trying to perform an availability check for a material but cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The checking group for the availability check may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the correct checking group assigned.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Availability Check > Define Checking Groups.
  Ensure that the checking group you are trying to use is defined and has a description.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Check the Sales Organization Data or Plant Data views to ensure that the correct checking group is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the checking group was included in the transport request.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration.
  
  
  
  Custom Development:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly references the checking group and that the necessary data is being fetched.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the checking group configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  OMN1: Define Checking Groups (for availability check)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on availability checks and checking groups.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.