How To Fix O3474 - Material document & in year & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Material document & in year & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3474 - Material document & in year & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message O3474 indicates that a material document for a specific material and year does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during inventory management or when trying to access material documents for reporting or analysis purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Document: The material document you are trying to access has not been created or does not exist for the specified year.
  Incorrect Year: The year specified in the transaction may be incorrect or may not match the year in which the material document was created.
  Data Deletion: The material document may have been deleted or archived, especially if data archiving policies are in place.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the material document.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or does not correspond to any existing material documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Material Document: Check if the material document exists by using transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or MB51 (Material Document List) with the correct material number and year.
  Check Year: Ensure that the year you are querying matches the year in which the material document was created.
  Review Deletion/Archiving Policies: If the document was deleted or archived, consult with your SAP Basis or data management team to see if it can be restored or if you need to access archived data.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view the material documents. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Correct Material Number: Double-check the material number for any typos or errors. Ensure that you are using the correct material number format.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MB03: Display Material Document
  MB51: Material Document List
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Material Management (MM) for further insights into material document handling.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Material Management.