How To Fix LMBG008 - No material ID found for old material ID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LMBG -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No material ID found for old material ID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LMBG008 - No material ID found for old material ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message LMBG008 ("No material ID found for old material ID &1") typically occurs in the context of material master data management, particularly when dealing with material ID changes or conversions. This error indicates that the system cannot find a corresponding new material ID for the specified old material ID.
  Causes:
  
  Material ID Change: The old material ID has been changed or deleted, and the system cannot find a mapping to the new material ID.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for material ID mapping may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material ID in question.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material ID Mapping:
  
  Verify if the old material ID has been correctly mapped to a new material ID. You can do this by checking the relevant tables (e.g., MARA, MARC) or using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to see if the material exists.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to see if the material ID is still valid.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for material ID changes is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the material management module.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material ID. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling material ID changes and related error messages.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and MM04 (Display Material Change Documents).
  Tables: MARA (General Material Data), MARC (Plant Data for Material), and MBEW (Material Valuation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.