How To Fix VCH_HL_EXT_MATERIAL009 - Error when reading plant of &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_EXT_MATERIAL - Exception messages for master data access: material

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Error when reading plant of &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_MATERIAL009 - Error when reading plant of &. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_MATERIAL009 typically indicates an issue related to the handling of external materials, particularly when the system is unable to read the plant information for a specified material. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation or processing of purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory management.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Plant Data: The material may not be assigned to the specified plant in the material master data.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Plant Not Active: The plant may not be active or may have been deactivated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material or plant data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the handling of external materials.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material exists and is correctly assigned to the specified plant.
  Ensure that the plant data is maintained for the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Status:
  
  Check if the plant is active in the system. You can do this by navigating to the plant settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Validate Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number you are using is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material and plant data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to external materials and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue with the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM01 (Create Material).
  Material Master Views: Understand the different views in the Material Master (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) and ensure that the necessary data is maintained for the relevant plant.
  User Authorizations: Review user roles and authorizations in the SAP system to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VCH_HL_EXT_MATERIAL009 error in SAP.