How To Fix VCH_L2A_COMPARISON013 - Material &1 is not configured in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_L2A_COMPARISON - LOVC to AVC comparison messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Material &1 is not configured in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_L2A_COMPARISON013 - Material &1 is not configured in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message VCH_L2A_COMPARISON013 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) is not configured in the specified plant (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of logistics, inventory management, or production planning when the system attempts to access or process data related to a material that has not been set up for the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created for Plant: The material may not have been created or extended for the specific plant in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be missing configuration settings for the material in the plant, such as missing master data or incorrect settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing views or incomplete data entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the material in that plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number and plant to check if the material exists for that plant.
  If the material does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction MM01 (Create Material) or extend it using MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Extend Material to Plant:
  
  If the material exists in other plants but not in the specified plant, you can extend the material to the plant using transaction MM02. Make sure to select the appropriate views that need to be maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary views (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are properly configured for the material in the plant.
  Verify that the material type and industry sector are correctly set up for the plant.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MMR1: Material Master Record
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views for the material are maintained, such as Basic Data, Sales Org Data, Plant Data, Purchasing Data, etc.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material is properly configured for the specified plant.