How To Fix BAPI1080019 - Item ID=& does not exist in the assignment to variant ID=&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BAPI1080 - Message - BAPIS for BOR object BUS1080 (Mat. BOMs)

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Item ID=& does not exist in the assignment to variant ID=&

What causes this issue?

The given item from the assignment to the given variant/alternative
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?

Check your input data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BAPI1080019 - Item ID=& does not exist in the assignment to variant ID=& ?

  The SAP error message BAPI1080019 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of an item ID to a variant ID in a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) call. This error typically occurs when the system cannot find the specified item ID in the context of the provided variant ID.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Item ID: The item ID you are trying to use does not exist in the system or is not correctly defined.
  Incorrect Variant ID: The variant ID you are using may not be correctly associated with the item ID.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database that link the item ID to the variant ID.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the BAPI may not have the necessary authorizations to access the item or variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Item ID: Check if the item ID you are using is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by querying the relevant database tables or using transaction codes that display item details.
  Check Variant ID: Ensure that the variant ID is correctly defined and that it is supposed to be associated with the item ID you are using.
  Review Assignments: Look into the configuration or settings where item IDs are assigned to variant IDs. Ensure that the assignment is correctly set up.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any discrepancies in the data that may be causing the issue.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the item and variant. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the BAPI call to see where the error is occurring and gather more information about the context of the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE37 (Function Module), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the BAPI and related data structures.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand its parameters and expected input values.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.