How To Fix MC824 - Base entity & does not exist as active version or is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 824

• Message text: Base entity & does not exist as active version or is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC824 - Base entity & does not exist as active version or is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message MC824 indicates that a base entity (such as a material, plant, or other master data) does not exist as an active version or is inconsistent. This error typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when trying to access or process data related to a material or entity that is not properly defined or activated in the system.
  Causes of MC824 Error
  
  
  Inactive Version: The base entity you are trying to access may not have an active version. This can happen if the entity was created but not activated or if it was deactivated.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data. This can occur due to incomplete data entry, errors during data migration, or issues during data updates.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The required master data (like material master, info records, etc.) may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user