How To Fix PS_MSGS004 - Material &1 is not maintained in the plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PS_MSGS - Message class for bom updation for PS

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Material &1 is not maintained in the plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PS_MSGS004 - Material &1 is not maintained in the plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message PS_MSGS004 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) is not maintained or not available in the specified plant (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of production planning, project systems, or materials management when trying to perform operations that require the material to be defined for the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material has not been created in the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Data Missing: The material exists, but the plant-specific data (such as purchasing, sales, or inventory data) has not been maintained.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The material may be assigned to a different plant, and the operation is being attempted in a plant where it is not available.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive for the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Material in Plant:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) and create the material for the specified plant.
  Ensure that all necessary views (like Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Plant-Specific Data:
  
  If the material already exists, use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to maintain the necessary plant-specific data for the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Check Material Assignment:
  
  Verify that the material is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and reviewing the plant data.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check the status in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to create or change material data, consult with your organization's master data management team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Change Documents
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views for the material are maintained, such as:
  
  Basic Data
  Purchasing
  Sales Organization
  Plant Data/Storage
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material master data.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining material master data and understanding the implications of plant-specific settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PS_MSGS004 error and ensure that the material is properly maintained for the specified plant.