How To Fix OD239 - Material number &1 does not exist in the material master.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Material number &1 does not exist in the material master.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD239 - Material number &1 does not exist in the material master. ?

  The SAP error message OD239 indicates that the material number specified does not exist in the material master database. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a purchase order, sales order, or during inventory management processes.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system yet.
  Material Deletion: The material may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Incorrect Plant/Storage Location: The material may exist, but not in the specified plant or storage location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Material Number: Double-check the material number for any typographical errors.
  Check Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the material master. If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01.
  Check Plant/Storage Location: Ensure that the material is created for the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master data.
  Review Deletion Flags: If the material was deleted, check if it can be reactivated or if a new material number needs to be created.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the material master data. If not, contact your SAP administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are maintained for the material.
  User Roles: Check user roles and authorizations related to material management.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.