How To Fix STGR164 - Materials are not available in reference plants &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STGR - Hold store grouping messages

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Materials are not available in reference plants &1 and &2

What causes this issue?

Some materials in reference plant &V1& are not available in reference
plant &V2&. All materials from your source plant must be available in
your target plant.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select another reference plant, or change materials at reference plant
level if you still want to move the selected plants to the target
reference plant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STGR164 - Materials are not available in reference plants &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message STGR164 indicates that materials are not available in the reference plants specified in the message. This typically occurs in the context of material planning, procurement, or production processes where the system is trying to access material data from reference plants that do not have the required materials available.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not be created in the reference plants specified.
  Plant-Specific Data Missing: The material may exist, but the plant-specific data (like stock levels, MRP data, etc.) may not be maintained.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The plants referenced may not be correctly assigned in the material master or may not be relevant for the transaction being executed.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or have a status that prevents it from being used in the reference plants.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the material from being recognized in the specified plants.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material exists in both reference plants. You can do this by checking the material master data (transaction code MM03).
  Maintain Plant-Specific Data: If the material exists but lacks necessary data, ensure that the required plant-specific data is maintained (e.g., stock levels, MRP views).
  Review Plant Assignment: Ensure that the plants are correctly assigned in the material master and that they are relevant for the transaction.
  Check Material Status: Review the status of the material to ensure it is not blocked or restricted in any way.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly for the materials and plants in question.
  Use Alternative Plants: If the materials are not available in the specified reference plants, consider using alternative plants that do have the required materials.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use MM03 to view material master data, and MM02 to make changes if necessary.
  Material Availability Check: Use transaction code MD04 to check the stock situation and availability of materials in the relevant plants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for material management and planning processes to understand how materials are managed across different plants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the STGR164 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.