How To Fix IPPECIF012 - Material &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IPPECIF - Messages for APO CIP Interfaces in iPPE

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IPPECIF012 - Material &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IPPECIF012 indicates that the material specified (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning, inventory management, or when trying to create or process a document related to a material that the system cannot find.
  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 Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for use.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not exist in the specified plant or storage location.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be a delay or issue in data synchronization.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to verify if the material exists in the system.
  Ensure that you are checking in the correct plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Create Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Double-check the material number for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Review Plant/Storage Location:
  
  Confirm that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material. Contact your SAP security administrator if needed.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If your SAP system is integrated with other systems, check for any synchronization issues that may have caused the material not to be available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material management and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.