How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON040 - Item &1 does not exist in the catalog. Delete the item from PR.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Item &1 does not exist in the catalog. Delete the item from PR.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON040 - Item &1 does not exist in the catalog. Delete the item from PR. ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON040 indicates that a specific item (identified by &1) does not exist in the catalog when trying to process a Purchase Requisition (PR). This error typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Item Not in Catalog: The item you are trying to include in the Purchase Requisition is not available in the specified catalog. This could be due to:
  
  The item has been deleted or is inactive.
  The item was never added to the catalog.
  The catalog being referenced is incorrect or not updated.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Item Number: The item number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  
  
  Catalog 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the catalog or the way it is linked to the Purchase Requisition.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Item Existence:
  
  Check if the item number exists in the catalog. You can do this by navigating to the relevant catalog in SAP and searching for the item.
  If