How To Fix COM_CUIB1103 - Material &1 does not exist

COM_CUIB1103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_CUIB1 - Messages for communication between configuration and IBase

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist

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COM_CUIB1103 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_CUIB1103, which states "Material &1 does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a material that the system cannot find in the database. This can happen in various transactions or processes, such as when creating a sales order, production order, or during inventory management.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered is incorrect or has been mistyped.
  Material Deletion: The material may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material exists, but it is not available in the specified plant or storage location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If using multiple systems (e.g., in a landscape with multiple SAP instances), there may be synchronization issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material