How To Fix MM199 - The number of the inventory-managed material & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 199

• Message text: The number of the inventory-managed material & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM199 - The number of the inventory-managed material & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM199, which states "The number of the inventory-managed material & does not exist," typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when you are trying to perform an operation on a material that is not recognized as an inventory-managed material in the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material number you are trying to use may not be set up correctly in the material master. It might not be marked as inventory-managed or may not exist at all.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive, preventing it from being used in inventory management.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The material may not be assigned to the specific plant or storage location you are trying to access.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the material from being recognized as inventory-managed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material number exists in the material master. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to display the material and check its details.
  Verify Inventory Management Settings: Ensure that the material is set up as an inventory-managed material. Check the relevant views in the material master (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, and Plant Data/Storage).
  Check for Typos: Double-check the material number you are entering for any typographical errors.
  Review Material Status: Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master data.
  Check Plant and Storage Location: Make sure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the Plant Data/Storage view of the material master.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for inventory management are correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material management and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP's support resources for further assistance.