How To Fix MU108 - Material &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU108 - Material &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message MU108 ("Material &1 does not exist") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation involving a material that the system cannot find in the database. This can happen in various transactions, such as when creating a purchase order, sales order, or during inventory management processes.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered is incorrect or has been mistyped.
  Material Deletion: The material may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not exist in the specified plant or storage location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the material not being available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Creation: Verify if the material has been created in the system. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and entering the material number.
  Verify Material Number: Double-check the material number for any typos or errors. Ensure you are using the correct format.
  Check Material Status: If the material exists, check its status to ensure it is not marked for deletion. You can do this in MM03 under the "Basic Data" or "Sales" views.
  Check Plant/Storage Location: Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master data.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  Data Synchronization: If your SAP system is integrated with other systems, ensure that data synchronization processes are functioning correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) to understand where the material might be missing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MU108 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.