How To Fix /PLMB/BA_RCP232 - Material &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_RCP -

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP232 - Material &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP232 Material &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified material in the database. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation of a bill of materials (BOM), when trying to access material master data, or while performing other material-related transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system yet.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Deletion: The material may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  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 the material.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the system.
  Ensure that you are using the correct material number.
  
  
  
  Create Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Verify 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.
  
  
  
  Check Deletion Flags:
  
  Verify if the material has been marked for deletion. This can be checked in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material. This may require coordination with the SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the system is integrated with other systems, ensure that data synchronization is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure and fields in the material master can help in troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.