How To Fix VR446 - Enter material or plant data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Enter material or plant data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR446 - Enter material or plant data ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR446 - Enter material or plant data
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction or post data in SAP that requires material or plant information, but the system detects that this information is missing or incomplete. Typically, this happens in processes related to inventory management, material valuation, or goods movements where the material master or plant data is mandatory.
  For example, in a goods receipt or invoice verification process, if the material number or plant is not entered or is invalid, SAP will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Material Number:
  
  Make sure you have entered a valid material number in the required field.
  
  
  Enter Plant Data:
  
  Ensure that the plant associated with the material is entered correctly. The plant must be valid and assigned to the material in the material master.
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:  
  
  Verify that the material exists in the system (transaction MM03).  
  Confirm that the material is extended to the plant you are working with (transaction MM01/MM02).  
  Check if the material is flagged for the relevant views (e.g., MRP, accounting, purchasing) as required by the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:  
  
  If you are entering data manually, double-check the input fields for material and plant.  
  If data is coming from an interface or upload, verify the source data for completeness and correctness.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Sometimes, missing data might be due to authorization restrictions preventing you from seeing or entering certain data. Verify your user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  MM01/MM02/MM03 (Material Master Maintenance)  
  MIGO (Goods Movement)  
  MIRO (Invoice Verification)  
  MB1A/MB1B/MB1C (Goods Movements)  
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material master and plant data errors if the problem persists.
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plant is properly configured in the system and linked to the relevant company code and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  VR446 is a prompt to enter mandatory material or plant data that is missing or incomplete. The fix involves verifying and entering the correct material number and plant, ensuring the material master is properly maintained and extended to the plant, and checking for any authorization or configuration issues.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.