How To Fix VK661 - Material &1 is not available in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 661

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK661 - Material &1 is not available in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message VK661, which states "Material &1 is not available in plant &2," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when trying to process a sales order, delivery, or other transactions involving materials. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Not Extended to Plant: The material in question has not been extended to the specified plant. This means that the material master data does not include the plant in which you are trying to use the material.
  
  
  Material Not Available: The material may exist in the system but is not available for the specified plant due to stock levels, status, or other restrictions.
  
  
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code entered may be incorrect or not valid for the transaction being processed.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may be blocked for sales or may have a status that prevents it from being used in the specified plant.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing views or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and check if the material is extended to the specified plant.
  If not, you may need to extend the material to the plant using transaction MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Check Stock Availability:
  
  Use transaction MMBE (Stock Overview) to check if there is stock available for the material in the specified plant.
  If there is no stock, you may need to procure or produce the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Ensure that the plant code entered in the transaction is correct and valid.
  
  
  
  Review Material Status:
  
  Check if the material is blocked for sales or has any restrictions that prevent it from being used in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you suspect there are issues with the material master data, consult with your master data management team to ensure that all necessary views and settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings in SPRO related to material management and sales to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01, MM02, MM03: For creating, changing, and displaying material master data.
  MMBE: For checking stock levels.
  VK11, VK12: For maintaining pricing conditions, if applicable.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VK661 error and implement the appropriate solution.