How To Fix MSGC_SE_EAM002 - Individual Material &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGC_SE_EAM - EAM messages for services

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Individual Material &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSGC_SE_EAM002 - Individual Material &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MSGC_SE_EAM002 indicates that the individual material specified (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module when trying to access or process a material that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The individual material has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for use.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the material not being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the system.
  Ensure that the material number is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Create Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify the status of the material. If it is inactive or blocked, you may need to reactivate it or remove the block.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the system is integrated with other systems (like a legacy system or another SAP instance), ensure that data synchronization processes are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may affect material availability.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  MAST: Material to BOM Link
  MARC: Plant Data for Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further investigation.