How To Fix HSM_API003 - Material &1 does not exist or is not activated

HSM_API003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HSM_API - HM: Hazardous Substance Master APIs

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist or is not activated

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE EHS3/NA_GEN_CORRECT_ENTRY OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HSM_API003 - Details

• The SAP error message HSM_API003 indicates that the material specified (denoted by &1) does not exist or is not activated in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of handling materials in SAP, particularly when using the HANA Smart Data Integration (HSDI) or similar functionalities.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system. This can happen if the material master data was never set up.
  Material Not Activated: The material exists but is not activated. This can occur if the material is in a status that prevents it from being used (e.g., it is marked for deletion).
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided in the transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the material not being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the