How To Fix CN887 - Material component & & does not exist

CN887 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Material component & & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The material components could not be deleted or changed, because they
do not exist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CN887 - Details

• The SAP error message CN887 ("Material component & & does not exist") typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning when the system cannot find a specified material component in the database. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material component has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for use in certain transactions.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not be available in the specified plant or storage location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the material.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify if the material exists in the system by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM01