How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDP_REL059 - Cannot determine material number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDP_REL -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Cannot determine material number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP_REL059 - Cannot determine material number ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP_REL059 Cannot determine material number typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with demand planning or supply chain processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find or determine a material number for a specific operation or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material number may not exist in the system, or the material master data may not be properly maintained.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning area or the planning book may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in material determination.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material data.
  Incorrect Planning Object Structure: The planning object structure may not include the material in question, or it may not be properly linked to the relevant planning area.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material number exists in the system by checking the material master (transaction code MM03).
  Ensure that the material is active and has the necessary views maintained (e.g., basic data, sales, purchasing).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning area and planning book to ensure that they are set up correctly to include the relevant materials.
  Ensure that the planning object structure includes the material number.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant data to identify any discrepancies or missing entries.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSM to check for inconsistencies in the planning data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material data. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the material determination is failing. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), /SAPAPO/TSM (Transfer Structure Maintenance), and /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Display Planning Book).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.