How To Fix /SPE/VL006 - Material &1 not maintained for sales organization: &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/VL -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Material &1 not maintained for sales organization: &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/VL006 - Material &1 not maintained for sales organization: &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/VL006 Material &1 not maintained for sales organization: &2 &3 &4 typically indicates that the material specified (represented by &1) is not set up for the specified sales organization (represented by &2), distribution channel (represented by &3), and plant (represented by &4). This error usually occurs when trying to process sales documents, such as sales orders or deliveries, where the material needs to be defined for the specific sales organization and distribution channel.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material has not been maintained in the material master for the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  Incorrect Sales Organization/Distribution Channel: The sales organization or distribution channel specified in the transaction does not match the configuration in the material master.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes in the sales organization or distribution channel that have not been reflected in the material master.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the material is properly maintained in the material master for the relevant sales organization and distribution channel. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select Views:
  
  If you are changing an existing material, select the appropriate views, such as Sales Organization Data (Sales Org 1 and Sales Org 2) and Distribution Data.
  
  
  
  Enter Material and Sales Organization:
  
  Enter the material number (&1) and the sales organization (&2), distribution channel (&3), and plant (&4) as required.
  
  
  
  Maintain Data:
  
  Ensure that the necessary data is filled in for the sales organization and distribution channel. This includes pricing, sales unit, and other relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Re-test the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction that generated the error and try to process it again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  VK11: Create Pricing Condition
  VK12: Change Pricing Condition
  
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Sales Organization Data (Sales Org 1 and Sales Org 2)
  Distribution Data
  Basic Data
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required data or settings, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material is properly maintained for the specified sales organization and distribution channel.