How To Fix 8I149 - Material document year & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Material document year & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I149 - Material document year & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 8I149 ("Material document year & does not exist") typically occurs when you are trying to access a material document that either does not exist or is not available in the specified year. This can happen in various transactions related to inventory management, such as when you are trying to display or post a material document.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Year: The year you are trying to access does not match the year in which the material document was created.
  Document Deletion: The material document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the specified year.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the document for the specified year.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Year: Verify that you are entering the correct year when trying to access the material document. Ensure that the document was created in the year you are querying.
  Document Existence: Use transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or MB51 (Material Document List) to check if the document exists in the system.
  Review Archive Settings: If the document has been archived, you may need to check the archive settings or consult with your SAP Basis team to retrieve archived documents.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the material documents for the specified year. You may need to contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further, especially if there are data migration issues or system inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MB03: Display Material Document
  MB51: Material Document List
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for material management to understand how material documents are managed and the implications of year-based queries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.