How To Fix 8B207 - Material &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Material number & does not exist.

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?

This error can only occur if the material master record is deleted
between document postings. Please contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B207 - Material &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 8B207 indicates that the material specified (denoted as &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in various transactions where a material number is required, such as during the creation of purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory management.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Deletion: The material may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Plant/Storage Location: The material may exist, but not in the specified plant or storage location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Creation:
  
  Verify if the material has been created in the system. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and entering the material number.
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Double-check the material number for any typographical errors. Ensure that you are using the correct format and that it matches the existing materials.
  
  
  
  Check Deletion Status:
  
  If the material was previously created, check if it has been marked for deletion. You can do this in the material master data. If it is marked for deletion, you may need to unmark it or create a new material.
  
  
  
  Check Plant/Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the material exists in the specified plant or storage location. You can check this in the material master data under the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material. If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) to check if the material exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to materials.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for material management, such as MM01, MM02, MM03, MMBE, and MB52.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Review user roles and authorizations if you suspect access issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.