How To Fix RLMFW082 - The material has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RLMFW - Release Management

• Message number: 082

• Message text: The material has not been maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RLMFW082 - The material has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message RLMFW082, which states "The material has not been maintained," typically occurs in the context of material management and logistics within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary data for a specific material in the relevant master data tables.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material in question has not been created in the system.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for certain transactions.
  Missing Views: Required views (like Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) for the material master may not be maintained.
  Plant-Specific Data: The material may not have been assigned to a specific plant or storage location.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data that prevent it from being accessed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Create Material: If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material. If it is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Maintain Required Views: Ensure that all necessary views for the material are maintained. You can do this by editing the material using MM02 and ensuring all relevant data is filled out.
  Assign to Plant: If the material is not assigned to a specific plant, you can do this in the material master data.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to review the material data for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Change Documents
  
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, Accounting, etc.) to ensure all necessary information is maintained.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.