How To Fix /SAPSLL/PLUGINR3457 - Material has no sales or purchasing view; no change necessary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSLL/PLUGINR3 -

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Material has no sales or purchasing view; no change necessary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSLL/PLUGINR3457 - Material has no sales or purchasing view; no change necessary ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSLL/PLUGINR3457 indicates that the material in question does not have a sales or purchasing view, which means that the system cannot perform certain operations related to sales or purchasing for that material. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and supply chain processes, particularly when trying to create or modify sales orders, purchase orders, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Views: The material master record does not have the necessary sales (Sales Organization Data) or purchasing (Purchasing Data) views maintained.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type assigned to the material may not be configured to allow sales or purchasing views.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master that prevent the creation of these views.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the Sales Organization Data and Purchasing Data views are present. If they are missing, you will need to create or update the material master.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Views:
  
  If the views are missing, you can create them using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or update them using MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that you select the appropriate views (Sales and/or Purchasing) when creating or changing the material.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type:
  
  Check the material type assigned to the material. You can do this in the material master record or by using transaction code MM02.
  Ensure that the material type allows for sales and purchasing views. If not, you may need to change the material type or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  Material Master Views: Understand the different views in the material master and their significance in sales and purchasing processes.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or change material master records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material has the necessary views for sales and purchasing activities.