How To Fix MM560 - Sales material &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 560

• Message text: Sales material &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM560 - Sales material &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message MM560 indicates that the system cannot find the specified sales material (material number) in the database. This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when trying to access or process a material that has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Causes of MM560 Error
  
  Material Not Created: The material number you are trying to access has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Status: The material may exist but is set to a status that prevents it from being used in sales (e.g., blocked for sales).
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not be available in the specific plant or storage location you are trying to access.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be a delay or issue in data synchronization.
  
  Solutions to MM560 Error
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the system.
  Enter the material number and check if it is available.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number is entered correctly, without any typos or extra spaces.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  If the material exists, check its status to ensure it is not blocked for sales. You can do this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master data under the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Create Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If your system is integrated with other systems (like an external ERP), ensure that data synchronization is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Sales Org Data, Plant Data, etc.) are maintained for the material.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MM560 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.