A manganese alloy sputtering target characterized in that oxygen is 1000
ppm or less, sulfur is 200 ppm or less and a forged texture is provided,
and a method for producing a forged manganese alloy target stably by
eliminating the drawbacks of manganese alloy that it is susceptible to
cracking and has a low rupture strength. A manganese alloy sputtering
target which can form a thin film exhibiting high characteristics and
high corrosion resistance while suppressing generation of nodules or
particles is thereby obtained.