How To Fix MW681 - Article &1 does not exist or is not fully maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 681

• Message text: Article &1 does not exist or is not fully maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW681 - Article &1 does not exist or is not fully maintained ?

  The SAP error message MW681 indicates that the system cannot find the specified article (material) or that the article is not fully maintained in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management, material management, or when trying to perform transactions related to the specified article.
  Causes of Error MW681
  
  Article Does Not Exist: The article number you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: The article exists, but its master data is not fully maintained. This could mean missing information in the material master, such as:
  
  Basic data
  Sales data
  Purchasing data
  Storage data
  
  
  Incorrect Article Type: The article may not be of the correct type for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Inactive Article: The article may be marked as inactive or obsolete in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the article.
  
  Solutions to Error MW681
  
  
  Check Article Existence:
  
  Verify that the article number you are using is correct.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check if the article exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Complete Master Data:
  
  If the article exists but is not fully maintained, you will need to complete the necessary fields in the material master.
  Use transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to add or update the required data.
  
  
  
  Check Article Status:
  
  Ensure that the article is active and not marked for deletion or inactive.
  You can check the status in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Review Article Type:
  
  Ensure that the article type is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and use the article.
  If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to maintain material master data properly to avoid incomplete entries.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW681 error and ensure that the article is properly maintained in the SAP system.