How To Fix CMD_PRD_ECATT005 - Entry &1 does not exist in MARA (record &2)

CMD_PRD_ECATT005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_PRD_ECATT -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Entry &1 does not exist in MARA (record &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_PRD_ECATT005 - Entry &1 does not exist in MARA (record &2) ?

  The SAP error message CMD_PRD_ECATT005 indicates that there is an issue with a product or material that is being referenced in the context of an eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) script. Specifically, the error states that an entry (material number) does not exist in the MARA table, which is the general data table for materials in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Material: The material number (&1) referenced in the eCATT script does not exist in the MARA table. This could be due to a typo in the material number or the material not being created in the system.
  Material Deletion: The material may have been deleted or marked for deletion in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The eCATT script may be configured incorrectly, pointing to a material that is not relevant for the current test scenario.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted