How To Fix IS804 - Material & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Material & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have entered a <GL:material>material</> that does not exist in
your system.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Check if you have entered the correct material and change your entry
if necessary.
INCLUDE 'EINGABEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
If the material required does not exist in your system,
you will have to create it:

<DS:TRAN.MM01>Proceed</>
ENDIF
INCLUDE 'DARF-NICHT' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS804 - Material & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IS804, which states "Material & 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 of IS804 Error
  
  Material Not Created: The material you are trying to use 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 flagged as inactive or blocked, making it unavailable for transactions.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not exist in the specified plant or storage location.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If you are using multiple systems (e.g., a production and a test system), the material may exist in one system but not in another.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the material.
  
  Solutions to IS804 Error
  
  
  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 the material using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Double-check the material number for any typos or errors.
  Ensure you are using the correct format (e.g., leading zeros).
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to check if the material is active and not blocked.
  Ensure that the material is not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Check Plant/Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location.
  You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are working in a system that is not the production environment, ensure that the material exists in the environment you are using.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material. Contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure and fields in the material master can help in troubleshooting issues related to materials.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the IS804 error.
  
  
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IS804 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.