How To Fix M7006 - Material & & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Material & & & does not exist

What causes this issue?

For material &V1&, no material master data exists in plant &V2&,
storage location &V3&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_PRUEFEN
If your entries are correct, then storage location data does not yet
exist for the material.
Storage location data is created when you
maintain the Storage view for the material or
use the 'Enter Storage Locations' function in the material master menu
or
post the first goods receipt (provided that automatic creation of
storage location data is allowed for the given plant and movement
type).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7006 - Material & & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M7006, which states "Material & & & does not exist," typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified material in the database. This error can occur in various transactions related to materials management, such as when trying to create a purchase order, sales order, or during inventory management activities.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system. This can happen if the material master record was never set up.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Status: The material may exist but could be inactive or blocked for certain transactions due to its status.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not be assigned to the specific plant or storage location you are trying to access.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be a delay or issue in data synchronization.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Existence: Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the system. Enter the material number and see if it can be retrieved.
  Verify Material Number: Ensure that the material number is entered correctly, without any typos or extra spaces.
  Create Material: If the material does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  Check Material Status: If the material exists but is inactive, you may need to change its status or reactivate it.
  Check Plant/Storage Location: Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master data.
  Consult with IT Support: If you suspect data synchronization issues or authorization problems, consult your IT support team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Change Documents
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure and fields of the material master can help in troubleshooting.
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access material data.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M7006 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.