How To Fix RU132 - Material & not found in plant & (check entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Material & not found in plant & (check entry)

What causes this issue?

The material that you specified does not have a material master record
in plant &V2&.

System Response

You have two options:
Enter a different material
Create a material master record for the material.

<DS:TRAN.MM01>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU132 - Material & not found in plant & (check entry) ?

  The SAP error message RU132 ("Material & not found in plant & (check entry)") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (like a goods movement, inventory management, or production order) involving a material that the system cannot find in the specified plant. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the specified plant.
  Plant Not Assigned: The material might exist, but it is not assigned to the plant you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Material Number: There could be a typo or error in the material number you are entering.
  Material Status: The material might be blocked or inactive in the specified plant.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If you are using multiple systems or environments, there may be a delay in data synchronization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system and is assigned to the correct plant.
  Ensure that the material is created in the correct plant by checking the plant-specific data.
  
  
  
  Create/Assign Material:
  
  If the material does not exist in the plant, you can create it using transaction code MM01.
  If the material exists but is not assigned to the plant, you can assign it using the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Double-check the material number for any typographical errors. Ensure you are using the correct number format.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If you suspect data synchronization issues, consult with your IT support team to ensure that all systems are up to date.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are maintained for the material in the specific plant.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RU132 error message in SAP.