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Message type: E = Error
Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation
Message number: 842
Message text: No layer exists for pool & in & &
No <GL:layer>layers</> exist for your combination of
<GL:valuation_area>valuation area</> and pool number.
Check and correct your input.
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The SAP error message M8842 "No layer exists for pool & in & &" typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when the system is unable to find a specific data layer for a given pool. This can happen during various operations, such as when trying to access or process material master data, production orders, or inventory management.
Causes:
- Missing Data Layer: The specified data layer for the material or pool does not exist in the system. This could be due to data not being maintained or incorrectly configured.
- Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the relevant data pools.
- Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the data layer may not have been included or properly transported.
- Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data layers.
Solutions:
- Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is correctly maintained. Ensure that all necessary views and data layers are populated.
- Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the relevant modules (MM/PP) to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
- Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully transported.
- Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data in question. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the system.
- Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
- Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or transaction that triggered the error to identify the root cause.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.
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