How To Fix MDM_IDOC005 - Customer &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDM_IDOC - Master Data Replication: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Customer &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDM_IDOC005 - Customer &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MDM_IDOC005, which states "Customer &1 does not exist," typically occurs when an IDoc (Intermediate Document) is trying to process data related to a customer that is not found in the SAP system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data transfer or integration processes involving Master Data Management (MDM) or other systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Customer: The customer ID referenced in the IDoc does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Customer ID: There may be a typo or formatting issue in the customer ID being sent in the IDoc.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the IDoc is being processed in a system that has not been synchronized with the source system, it may not have the latest customer data.
  Client-Specific Data: The customer may exist in a different client or environment, and the IDoc is being processed in a client where the customer does not exist.
  Authorization Issues: The user or