How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_API067 - Material &1 does not exist in SAP System

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_API - Messages for Product Interfaces

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist in SAP System

What causes this issue?

The material &V1& no longer exists in the target system. New product
data therefore needs to be created in the target system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The upload must be started manually in product maintenance. An
automatic upload cannot be performed in this situation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_API067 - Material &1 does not exist in SAP System ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_API067 indicates that the material specified (denoted by &1) does not exist in the SAP system. This error typically arises in scenarios involving product management, material master data, or when trying to access or manipulate material-related information in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Deleted: The material may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Plant/Storage Location: The material may exist but not 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 the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the material not being available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Material Number: Check the material number for any typos or errors. Ensure that you are using the correct format.
  Check Material Existence: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM01 (Create Material) to verify if the material exists in the system.
  Check Deletion Flags: If the material was previously created, check if it has been marked for deletion. You can do this in the material master data.
  Check Plant/Storage Location: Ensure that the material is created for the specific plant or storage location you are trying to access.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  Data Synchronization: If the system is integrated with other systems (like a CRM or external database), ensure that the data is synchronized and that the material exists in all relevant systems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Change Documents
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understand the structure and importance of material master data in SAP, including views like Basic Data, Sales Data, Purchasing Data, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material management and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management.