How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MAT017 - Material &1 does not exist or access authorizations are missing

/PLMI/BO_MAT017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MAT -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist or access authorizations are missing

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/PLMI/BO_MAT017 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MAT017 Material &1 does not exist or access authorizations are missing typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified material or that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the material data. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Material Does Not Exist: The material number specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction does not have the required authorizations to view or manipulate the material data.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked, which can prevent access.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the material was recently created or modified, there may be a delay in data synchronization across different modules or systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Material Existence:
  
  Check if the material number exists