How To Fix CX002 - Material "&" does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Material "&" does not exist

What causes this issue?

Configurable material &V1& has not been created.

System Response

The system checks whether the configurable material you entered already
exists. If this is not the case, the system displays an error message.

How to fix this error?

Create the configurable material. Please note that material type
<LB>KMAT</> is defined for configurable materials.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX002 - Material "&" does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CX002, which states that "Material '&' does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate a material that the system cannot find in the database. This can happen in various transactions, such as when creating a purchase order, sales 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 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 using multiple systems (e.g., in a landscape with multiple SAP instances), there may be synchronization issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Creation: Verify if the material has been created in the system using transaction code MM03