How To Fix VMP_MSG036 - Material &2 is not linked to document &1

VMP_MSG036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Material &2 is not linked to document &1

What causes this issue?

You are creating a planning scope alternative for a document that does
not have material as object link.

System Response

Link the material to the document

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG036 - Material &2 is not linked to document &1 ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG036 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &2) is not linked to a particular document (denoted as &1). This error typically arises in the context of document management or material management processes within SAP, particularly when trying to perform operations that require a valid link between a material and a document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Link: The material may not be properly linked to the document in the system. This could happen if the document was created without associating it with the material.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being referenced may not support the linking of the specified material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the link.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or link the material to the document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document and Material Link: Verify if the material is indeed linked to the