How To Fix /LIME/CORE005 - Master data access for material &1 failed - posting impossible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/CORE -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Master data access for material &1 failed - posting impossible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/CORE005 - Master data access for material &1 failed - posting impossible ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/CORE005 Master data access for material &1 failed - posting impossible typically indicates that there is an issue with accessing the master data for a specific material in the system. This can prevent transactions related to that material from being processed, such as postings in inventory or accounting.
  Causes:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or not properly maintained. This can include missing views or data that is required for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material master data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in related tables.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked for certain transactions due to its status (e.g., blocked for procurement or sales).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent access to the material data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master transaction (MM03) and check if all required views are maintained for the material in question.
  Ensure that the material is not marked as obsolete or blocked.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material master data. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any inconsistencies. This can be done using transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify the status of the material in the material master. If it is blocked for certain transactions, you may need to change its status.
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate further. They can check for any underlying issues in the system or database.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings related to material management and master data are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM01 (Create Material)
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  MARA (General Material Data)
  MBEW (Material Valuation)
  MAST (Material to BOM Link)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /LIME/CORE005 Master data access for material &1 failed - posting impossible.