M3581 - Combination of planning material and plant does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Combination of planning material and plant does not exist

What causes this issue?

The combination of planning material and planning plant that you have
entered is not defined in the system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_PRUEFEN
INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_FALSCH
If your entry is correct, create a material master record with the
number of the planning material in the appropriate plant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3581 - Combination of planning material and plant does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M3581, "Combination of planning material and plant does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when trying to perform planning activities for a material in a specific plant. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid combination of the specified material and plant in the planning data.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not be created in the specified plant. Each material must be defined for each plant where it is used.
  Plant Not Assigned: The plant may not be assigned to the material master record. This can happen if the material is created but not extended to the specific plant.
  Incorrect Material/Plant Combination: The combination of the material and plant being used in the transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing views in the material master for the specific plant.
  Planning Parameters Not Set: The planning parameters for the material in the plant may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the combination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and check if the material exists for the specified plant.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create or extend the material to the plant using transaction MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Extend Material to Plant:
  
  If the material exists but is not extended to the plant, use transaction MM01 to extend the material to the required plant and ensure all necessary views (like Basic Data, MRP, etc.) are filled out.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:
  
  Double-check the input data for any typos or incorrect entries in the material or plant fields.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Settings:
  
  Ensure that the MRP settings for the material in the plant are correctly configured. This includes checking the MRP type, lot size, and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the material or plant setup, consult with your organization's master data management team to ensure that the data is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material planning and MRP to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  MD01 - MRP Run
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the necessary views for MRP and plant-specific data are maintained.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the M3581 error in SAP.