How To Fix 9P217 - No material data & for line item & document & & found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9P - Russia and Ukraine class messages for development

• Message number: 217

• Message text: No material data & for line item & document & & found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9P217 - No material data & for line item & document & & found ?

  The SAP error message 9P217 ("No material data for line item & document & & found") typically indicates that the system is unable to find the material data associated with a specific line item in a document. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the posting of goods movements, invoice verification, or when trying to display material documents.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material may not exist in the system or may not be properly set up in the material master.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document number or line item reference may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  Data Deletion: The material data might have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the specified document.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the material data.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing links between the material and the document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material exists in the material master (transaction code MM03). Ensure that it is active and has the necessary views maintained (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.).
  Verify Document Reference: Ensure that the document number and line item you are referencing are correct. You can check this in the relevant transaction (e.g., MB03 for material documents).
  Check for Deletion/Archiving: If the material was deleted or archived, you may need to restore it or check the archive settings.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material data. This can be checked with the security team or by using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the data. This may involve using transaction codes like SE16N to check the relevant database tables.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that may address this specific error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MB03 (Display Material Document), and SE16N (Data Browser).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or requires deeper investigation.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or community forums for additional insights and similar cases.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.