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 not exist in the plant.
  Using a material number that is incorrect or not maintained in the system for the given plant.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check if the material exists in the system:
  
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Verify if the material exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check if the material is extended to the plant:
  
  In MM03, check the Plant Data / Storage 1 or Plant Data / Storage 2 views.
  If the material is not extended to the plant, you will get this error.
  
  
  
  Extend the material to the plant:
  
  Use transaction MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Select the option to extend the material to the required plant.
  Enter the plant code &2 and maintain the necessary views (e.g., Purchasing, MRP, Work Scheduling, Storage, etc.) as per business requirements.
  Save the data.
  
  
  
  Verify the material number and plant code:
  
  Ensure that the material number and plant code entered in the transaction are correct and valid.
  
  
  
  Check authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to create or extend material master data.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Material Master Views: Material master data is segmented into views such as Basic Data, Purchasing, MRP, Accounting, Plant Data, Storage, etc. Extending a material to a plant means creating the plant-specific views for that material.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 – Create Material (including extension to new plants)
  MM02 – Change Material (extend to new plants)
  MM03 – Display Material
  
  
  Related Notes:
  
  If you frequently encounter this error, consider reviewing your master data creation and maintenance processes.
  Sometimes, integration errors between modules (e.g., MM and PP) can cause this if material master data is incomplete.
  
  
  
  
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  Cause
  Material master record does not exist for the specified plant.
  
  
  Solution
  Extend the material to the plant using MM01/MM02. Verify material and plant codes.
  
  
  Transaction Codes
  MM01, MM02, MM03
  
  
  Related Info
  Material master data is plant-specific; must be maintained per plant.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps to extend a material to a plant, I can provide a step-by-step guide as well.