How To Fix 88710 - Material number &1 in &2 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 710

• Message text: Material number &1 in &2 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88710 - Material number &1 in &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message "88710 Material number &1 in &2 not found" typically indicates that the system is unable to locate a specific material number in the specified plant or storage location. This error can occur in various transactions, such as inventory management, purchasing, or production planning.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material number may not have been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Not Extended: The material may not be extended to the specified plant or storage location.
  Inactive Material: The material may be marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the material in the specified plant or storage location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Creation:
  
  Verify if the material number exists in the system by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  If it does not exist, create the material using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Double-check the material number for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the correct material number is being used in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Extend Material to Plant/Storage Location:
  
  If the material exists but is not extended to the specified plant or storage location, use transaction code MM01 to extend the material to the required plant/storage location.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is active and not marked for deletion. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant or storage location. This may require coordination with the SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure of material master data is crucial. It includes various views such as Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, and Plant Data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.