How To Fix COSE052 - Error reading material master (Material &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COSE - Change Production Order

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Error reading material master (Material &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COSE052 - Error reading material master (Material &) ?

  The SAP error message COSE052 indicates that there is an issue with reading the material master data for a specific material. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling or cost accounting processes, where the system is trying to access material-related information but encounters a problem.
  Causes of COSE052 Error
  
  Material Not Found: The material number specified does not exist in the material master database.
  Material Status: The material may be flagged as inactive or blocked, preventing access to its data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the material master data.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the material master data or related tables.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system could lead to this error.
  Missing Views: The required views of the material master (e.g., accounting, purchasing) may not be maintained.
  
  Solutions to COSE052 Error
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Verify that the material number exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material is present.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check the status in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material master data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the material master data to identify any corruption or inconsistencies. This can be done using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to see if any errors are reported.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to material management and controlling to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Required Views:
  
  If certain views are missing, you may need to maintain them using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01, MM02, MM03, and possibly SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking table structures.
  Tables Involved: The material master data is primarily stored in the MARA (General Material Data) and related tables (e.g., MBEW for valuation data).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned in the SAP system to access material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the COSE052 error in SAP.