How To Fix EAMVE028 - No material master record found; spare part is not copied to the list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAMVE - Message class for EAM VE integration

• Message number: 028

• Message text: No material master record found; spare part is not copied to the list

What causes this issue?

You selected a spare part and want to copy it to the spare parts list.
The system could not find a material master record for the spare part
selected.

System Response

You want to copy the spare parts list to the task list once you are
finished selecting spare parts. Spare parts without material numbers can
only be added as non-stock items (item category <LS>N</>). However,
since non-stock items are not allowed in a task list, the system does
not add the selected spare part to the spare parts list.

How to fix this error?

You can add the corresponding material numbers manually to the task list
as required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAMVE028 - No material master record found; spare part is not copied to the list ?

  The SAP error message EAMVE028 indicates that the system could not find a material master record for a specified spare part, which prevents it from being copied to the list. This error typically occurs in the context of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or Plant Maintenance (PM) when trying to create or manage maintenance orders, notifications, or other related documents that require spare parts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Record: The most common cause is that the material master record for the specified spare part does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up correctly for the spare part, or it may not be relevant for the specific application.
  Inactive Material: The material master record may exist but could be inactive or flagged for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the material master record.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or error in the material number being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material master record exists for the spare part in question.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code MM01.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type is appropriate for the spare part and is configured correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Status of Material:
  
  If the material exists, check its status to ensure it is active and not flagged for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material master records.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the material number entered to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  IW31: Create Maintenance Order
  IW32: Change Maintenance Order
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Accounting) are maintained for the material.
  
  
  Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Material Management (MM) module to ensure that the material types and number ranges are set up correctly.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material master records and their management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EAMVE028 error and successfully manage your spare parts in SAP.