How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MAT026 - Reference material &1 does not exist or access authorizations are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MAT -

• Message number: 026

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MAT026 - Reference material &1 does not exist or access authorizations are missing ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MAT026 Reference material &1 does not exist or access authorizations are missing typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified reference material or that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access it. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Non-Existent Reference Material: The reference material specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the material number or the material not being created yet.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the reference material may not have the necessary authorizations. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as the material being marked for deletion or being in a different status that restricts access.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to allow access to the reference material.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Material Existence:
  
  Check if the reference material exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to see if the material number is valid.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures. If the user lacks the necessary permissions, you may need to work with your SAP security team to grant the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not marked for deletion or in a status that restricts access. You can check the material status in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or security team to investigate any underlying configuration issues or to adjust user roles.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the material was recently created or modified, ensure that all relevant transports have been moved to the correct environment (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SE93: Transaction Codes for Authorization Checks
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and authorization concepts to better understand how materials are managed and accessed within the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.