How To Fix CMD_MATERIAL_API028 - Corresponding X-record for material &1, plant &2, MRP area &3 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_MATERIAL_API - Message Class for Sydney Material API Layer

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Corresponding X-record for material &1, plant &2, MRP area &3 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_MATERIAL_API028 - Corresponding X-record for material &1, plant &2, MRP area &3 not found ?

  The SAP error message CMD_MATERIAL_API028 indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding X-record for a specific material in a given plant and MRP area. This typically occurs when there is a missing configuration or data entry in the Material Master or related tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material may not have been created or may not have the necessary data for the specified plant and MRP area.
  Incorrect MRP Area Assignment: The MRP area specified may not be correctly assigned to the material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., MARC for plant data, MARD for storage location data).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the material exists for the specified plant and MRP area.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create or extend the material using transaction MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Verify MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the MRP area is correctly defined and assigned to the material.
  Use transaction OMD1 to check MRP area settings and ensure that the material is assigned to the correct MRP area.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction SE16 or SE16N to check the relevant tables (e.g., MARC, MARD) for the material and ensure that the necessary records exist.
  If records are missing, you may need to create them or troubleshoot why they are not being generated.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OMD1: MRP Area Configuration
  SE16/SE16N: Data Browser for table checks
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARC: Plant Data for Material
  MARD: Storage Location Data for Material
  MDKP: MRP Document Header
  MDKP: MRP Document Item
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Material Management and MRP area configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections.