How To Fix /LIME/CORE009 - Master data access for material &1 failed - posting impossible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/CORE -

• Message number: 009

• 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/CORE009 - Master data access for material &1 failed - posting impossible ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/CORE009 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 could 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 database that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary data.
  Material Status: The material may be flagged as inactive or blocked, which can prevent postings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing access to the material data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master transaction (MM03) and check if all necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, Accounting) are maintained for the material in question.
  Ensure that the material is not marked as inactive or blocked.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material master data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the material master data. You can use transaction codes like MM02 to make necessary corrections.
  
  
  
  Review Material Status:
  
  Check the status of the material in the system. If it is blocked or inactive, you may need to reactivate it or remove the block.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review any settings that may be affecting access to the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check for System Errors:
  
  Look into system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that could provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material master data management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.