How To Fix DRD119 - Material &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DRD - Messages for Delivery Relationships

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DRD119 - Material &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DRD119, 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, 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 the material.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If using multiple systems (e.g., in a landscape with multiple SAP instances), the material may not be synchronized across systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Creation: Verify if the material has been created in the system using transaction code MM03 (Display Material). If it does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  Verify Material Number: Double-check the material number for any typos or errors.
  Check Deletion Flags: If the material was previously created, check if it has been marked for deletion. You can do this in MM03 by checking the "Basic Data" view.
  Check Plant/Storage Location: Ensure that the material exists in the specified plant or storage location. You can check this in the material master data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  Data Synchronization: If applicable, ensure that the material data is synchronized across different systems or environments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) to understand where the material might be missing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Review user roles and authorizations if the issue persists after confirming the material's existence.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DRD119 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.