How To Fix PMRP_FLEXCON018 - The product is not maintained for the supplying plant &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMRP_FLEXCON -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The product is not maintained for the supplying plant &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMRP_FLEXCON018 - The product is not maintained for the supplying plant &1. ?

  The SAP error message PMRP_FLEXCON018 indicates that a product is not maintained for the specified supplying plant. This typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning when the system cannot find the necessary data for a product in the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material (product) may not be created or maintained in the material master for the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Data: The product may exist in the system, but the plant-specific data (such as purchasing, sales, or storage data) is not maintained.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The product may be assigned to a different plant than the one being referenced in the transaction.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number and the supplying plant.
  Verify if the material exists for the specified plant and check if all necessary views (like Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Data:
  
  If the material does not exist for the plant, you can create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or extend it using MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that you fill in all relevant views for the plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the correct plant is being referenced in your transaction. If you are using a different plant, make sure that the product is maintained for that plant.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are using a variant configuration or special settings, ensure that the configuration is correctly set up for the product in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the data maintenance or if there are issues with data synchronization, consult with your SAP support team or functional consultant for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the necessary views for the material are maintained, such as Basic Data, Sales Org Data, Purchasing Data, and Plant Data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PMRP_FLEXCON018 error and ensure that the product is properly maintained for the supplying plant.