How To Fix QT405 - Material number does not exist in the plant.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QT - QM: Inspection during production (with inspection points)

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Material number does not exist in the plant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QT405 - Material number does not exist in the plant. ?

  The SAP error message QT405 ("Material number does not exist in the plant") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to a material that is not available in the specified plant. This can happen in various transactions, such as when creating a production order, performing inventory management tasks, or executing a sales order.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material number you are trying to use has not been created in the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Data Missing: The material exists, but it has not been extended to the specified plant. In SAP, materials can be created in a general sense but need to be extended to specific plants.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code you are using may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive in the specified plant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the material in that plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the system.
  Enter the material number and the plant code to verify if the material is available for that specific plant.
  
  
  
  Extend Material to Plant:
  
  If the material exists but is not extended to the plant, you can extend it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing) and enter the plant code to extend the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Double-check the plant code you are using in your transaction to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Understand the different views in the material master (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, Accounting) and ensure that the necessary data is maintained for the plant in question.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QT405 error and ensure that the material is correctly set up for use in the specified plant.