How To Fix LF187 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2 / storage location &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LF - Mobile Computing in Warehouse Logistics

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist in plant &2 / storage location &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LF187 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2 / storage location &3 ?

  The SAP error message LF187 indicates that the specified material does not exist in the specified plant and storage location. This error typically occurs during inventory management processes, such as when trying to perform a goods movement, stock transfer, or when checking stock levels.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the specified plant or storage location.
  Incorrect Plant/Storage Location: The plant or storage location specified in the transaction may be incorrect.
  Material Status: The material might be blocked or inactive in the specified plant or storage location.
  Master Data Issues: There could be issues with the material master data, such as missing views or incomplete data.
  Data Synchronization: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be a delay or issue in data synchronization.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the specified plant and storage location.
  Ensure that the material is created and active in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.).
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Double-check the plant and storage location entered in the transaction. Ensure they are correct and correspond to the material.
  
  
  
  Material Status:
  
  Check if the material is blocked or inactive. If it is, you may need to unblock it or activate it.
  
  
  
  Create Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary views for the material master are maintained correctly. If any views are missing, complete them.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate any potential data synchronization issues or system errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on material management and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the LF187 error and implement the appropriate solution.