How To Fix MAHD633 - Material &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAHD - Messages for Alternative Historical Data

• Message number: 633

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MAHD633 - Material &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MAHD633 indicates that the material specified (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various transactions or processes where a material number is required, such as during inventory management, purchasing, or production planning.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system yet.
  Material Deletion: The material may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  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.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Material Number: Double-check the material number for any typos or errors. Ensure that you are using the correct format.
  Check Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  Check Material Status: If the material exists, verify its status. It should not be marked as deleted or inactive.
  Check Plant/Storage Location: Ensure that you are looking for the material in the correct plant or storage location. You can check this in the material master data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material. If not, contact your SAP security team to request the required access.
  Consult with IT Support: If you are still unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP support team or IT department for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured and maintained in SAP can help prevent such errors.
  User Authorizations: Familiarize yourself with the authorization roles related to material management to ensure you have the necessary access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MAHD633 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.