/NFM/MM101 - Material & in plant & is not an NF material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /NFM/MM -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Material & in plant & is not an NF material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /NFM/MM101 - Material & in plant & is not an NF material ?

  The SAP error message /NFM/MM101 Material & in plant & is not an NF material typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the material you are trying to work with is not classified as a Non-Food (NF) material in the system, which can affect various processes such as procurement, inventory management, and production planning.
  Cause:
  
  Material Classification: The material in question is not classified correctly in the system. It may be set up as a food material or not classified at all.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material may not be defined as an NF material for the specific plant you are working with.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check the classification of the material.
  Ensure that the material is marked as a Non-Food (NF) material in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, etc.).
  
  
  
  Update Material Classification:
  
  If the material is incorrectly classified, you may need to update the material master data (transaction code MM02) to reflect the correct classification.
  Ensure that the appropriate settings for the plant are also updated.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the material master data, consult with your organization's master data management team to make the required changes.
  
  
  
  Check Plant-Specific Settings:
  
  Verify that the material is set up correctly for the specific plant you are working with. This includes checking the plant-specific data in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to material classification in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material classification and management.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to access and modify material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the material is correctly classified as a Non-Food material in the SAP system.