How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDP804 - No material indicator exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDP -

• Message number: 804

• Message text: No material indicator exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP804 - No material indicator exists ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP804 No material indicator exists typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a material indicator for a specific material in the system, which is necessary for processing certain planning functions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Indicator: The most common cause is that the material in question does not have an associated material indicator defined in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the material indicators may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material indicators.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify if the material indicator is defined for the relevant material.
  If it is missing, you may need to create or update the material master to include the necessary material indicator.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to material indicators in the system. This may involve reviewing the customizing settings in SPRO.
  Ensure that the material types and their associated indicators are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the material master data.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant tables and check for missing entries.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the material indicators.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Indicators: These are used in SAP to classify materials based on various criteria, such as planning, procurement, and production.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.