How To Fix PDEXT021 - No header could be determined for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDEXT - Message Class for iPPE Extraction

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No header could be determined for material &1

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE NA_PDEXT1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDEXT021 - No header could be determined for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message PDEXT021, which states "No header could be determined for material &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Data Management (PDM) or when dealing with material master data. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid header record for the specified material number (&1).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material number specified does not exist in the material master database.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up correctly or may not be compatible with the operation being performed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the material master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the material management module may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material number exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code