How To Fix MM245 - The reference material & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 245

• Message text: The reference material & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM245 - The reference material & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM245 ("The reference material & does not exist") typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when you are trying to perform an operation that involves a reference material that the system cannot find in the database. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a material master record, performing a goods movement, or during inventory management tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The reference material you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number you are referencing may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Material Status: The material may exist but is set to a status that makes it inactive or unavailable for use.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not exist in the specific plant or storage location you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the reference material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the reference material exists in the system.
  Ensure you are using the correct material number.
  
  
  
  Create Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, you can create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Status:
  
  Check the status of the material to ensure it is active and available for use. You can do this in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Check Plant/Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the material is created for the specific plant or storage location you are working with. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material. If you suspect an authorization issue, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals for the specific transaction you are trying to perform to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly create and manage materials in SAP to minimize errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM245 error and successfully work with the reference material in SAP.