How To Fix EEWA_SUBCONTRACT003 - &1 &2: There is no material document &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_SUBCONTRACT - Message Texts for Subcontractor Processing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: &1 &2: There is no material document &3.

What causes this issue?

The material document &V3&is not in the 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?

Check and correct the data of the material document in &V1& &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT003 - &1 &2: There is no material document &3. ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT003 typically indicates that there is an issue related to a subcontracting process, specifically that a material document cannot be found. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the processing of a subcontracting purchase order or when trying to perform a goods movement related to a subcontracting operation.
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Material Document: The specified material document (indicated by &3 in the error message) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The document was never created.
  The document was deleted or archived.
  There was a typo or incorrect reference in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the subcontracting process in the system.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the materials, vendors, or purchase orders.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the material document.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Document: Verify if the material document exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or MB51 (Material Document List) to search for the document number.
  
  
  Review Purchase Order: Check the related subcontracting purchase order to ensure that it is correctly set up and that all necessary documents have been created.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for subcontracting in the system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant master data (materials, vendors, etc.) to ensure there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material document and perform the required actions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or known issues.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME2O (Purchase Orders for Subcontracting), MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), and MB1B (Transfer Posting) to navigate through the subcontracting process.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT003 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for subcontracting processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.