How To Fix /SRMERP/OL_MO005 - Material &1 not found in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMERP/OL_MO -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Material &1 not found in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMERP/OL_MO005 - Material &1 not found in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMERP/OL_MO005 Material &1 not found in plant &2 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified material (represented by &1) in the specified plant (represented by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of production planning, inventory management, or when trying to perform operations related to materials in a specific plant.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Data Missing: The material exists, but the plant-specific data (like stock levels, BOM, etc.) has not been maintained.
  Incorrect Plant or Material Code: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the material number or plant code.
  Material Status: The material might be blocked or inactive in the specified plant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material in that plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system and if it is set up for the specified plant.
  Ensure that the material is created in the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Maintain Plant-Specific Data:
  
  If the material exists but lacks plant-specific data, use transaction code MM01 or MM02 to create or update the material master data for the specific plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:
  
  Double-check the material number and plant code for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check the status in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant. This may require coordination with the SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  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: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, MRP, etc.) are maintained for the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material management and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.