How To Fix MGW_VENDOR_CHAR002 - No reference data exists for article &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGW_VENDOR_CHAR - Artikelspezifische Lieferantenmerkmale

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No reference data exists for article &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGW_VENDOR_CHAR002 - No reference data exists for article & ?

  The SAP error message MGW_VENDOR_CHAR002 indicates that there is no reference data available for the specified article in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of material management, particularly when dealing with vendor-specific data or characteristics related to a material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause is that the material master data for the specified article has not been created or is incomplete. This can include missing vendor information, purchasing data, or characteristics that are required for the article.
  Incorrect Article Number: The article number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like a legacy system or another SAP instance), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the data related to the article.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and verify if the material exists and if all necessary views (like Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are properly maintained.
  Ensure that the vendor-specific data is also maintained if applicable.
  
  
  
  Verify Article Number:
  
  Double-check the article number you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Maintenance:
  
  If the material is missing, create the material master record using Transaction Code: MM01.
  If the material exists but lacks certain data, update the necessary views.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material and vendor data. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to check for any underlying issues with data synchronization or system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record)
  ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record)
  ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Material Management and Vendor Management for best practices in maintaining master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MGW_VENDOR_CHAR002 error and ensure that the necessary reference data for the article is available in the system.