How To Fix WG308 - Material &1 does not exist for plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist for plant &2

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WG308: "Material &1 does not exist for plant &2":
  
  Error Message
  WG308: Material &1 does not exist for plant &2
  
  &1 = Material number
  &2 = Plant code
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to perform a transaction or process in SAP that requires the material master record to exist for a specific plant, but the system cannot find the material master data for that material in the specified plant.
  In SAP, material master data is maintained at the plant level, meaning a material must be created or extended for each plant where it is used. If the material is not extended to the plant, the system will throw this error.
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  Trying to create a purchase order, goods receipt, or production order for a material that is not extended to the plant.
  Attempting to run MRP or inventory transactions for a material that does