How To Fix CM_SDM_API064 - Material Shortage Profile &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SDM_API - Messages of HANA DB 2 ABAP mapping service

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Material Shortage Profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SDM_API064 - Material Shortage Profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CM_SDM_API064 indicates that a specific Material Shortage Profile does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when trying to perform operations related to material shortage analysis or planning, and the system cannot find the specified profile.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Profile: The most common cause is that the Material Shortage Profile specified in the transaction or program does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The profile may not have been created or configured properly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the profile, although this is less common for this specific error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the profile may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code /SAPAPO/SDM or /SAPAPO/SDM_PROFILE) to check if the Material Shortage Profile exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Material Shortage Profile:
  
  If the profile is missing, you can create a new Material Shortage Profile by navigating to the appropriate configuration settings in SAP.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu, and follow the path: 
  
  SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization -> Global Settings -> Material Shortage Profile.
  
  
  Define the necessary parameters for the new profile.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the profile is configured correctly with all required settings.
  Check for any dependencies or related settings that might affect the profile.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  If you suspect authorization issues, check with your SAP security team to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the Material Shortage Profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on creating and managing Material Shortage Profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDM for shortage management and SPRO for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_SDM_API064 and ensure that the Material Shortage Profile is correctly set up in your SAP system.