How To Fix PROD_SUBSTN012 - Product &1 is not found in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PROD_SUBSTN - Messages for Product Substitution

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Product &1 is not found in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PROD_SUBSTN012 - Product &1 is not found in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message PROD_SUBSTN012 indicates that a specific product (material) is not found in the specified plant. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving production planning, material management, or when trying to perform operations related to a product that is not available in the designated plant.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material (product) has not been created in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The material exists, but it is not assigned to the specified plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material in the specified plant.
  Inactive Material: The material might be marked as inactive or obsolete in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify if the material exists in the specified plant by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and entering the plant code.
  Create Material: If the material does not exist, create it in the specified plant using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  Check Plant Assignment: If the material exists in other plants, ensure that it is properly assigned to the specified plant. You can do this in the material master data.
  Review Master Data: Check for any inconsistencies in the material master data. Ensure that all necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are maintained for the material in the specified plant.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant.
  Check Material Status: Verify if the material is active and not marked for deletion or inactive.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views for the material are maintained for the specific plant.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Review user roles and authorizations to ensure proper access to the material data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.