How To Fix MA081 - & does not exist

MA081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 081

• Message text: & does not exist

What causes this issue?

This planning object does not exist.

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?

Revise your entry.
Now try again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA081 - & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "MA081 & does not exist" typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules. This error indicates that a specific material or object referenced in a transaction or process does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system yet.
  Material Deletion: The material may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Plant/Storage Location: The material may exist, but not in the specified plant or storage location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Material Number: Check the material number for any typos or errors. Ensure that you are using the correct format.
  Check Material Existence: Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the system. If it does not, you