How To Fix VMP_MSG081 - Material &1 is not associated with the PSM node &2

VMP_MSG081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Material &1 is not associated with the PSM node &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG081 - Material &1 is not associated with the PSM node &2 ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG081 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) is not associated with the PSM (Product Supply Management) node (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where materials need to be linked to specific nodes in a supply chain or planning structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Association: The material has not been properly linked to the specified PSM node in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the master data setup, where the material or node is not correctly defined.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the associations may not have been transferred correctly.
  Incorrect Node: The node specified may not be the correct one for the material in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record and verify if the material is correctly set up and associated with the relevant PSM