How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MAT029 - Material type &1 does not exist

/PLMI/BO_MAT029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MAT -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Material type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MAT029 - Material type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MAT029 Material type &1 does not exist indicates that the system is unable to find the specified material type in the database. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying materials in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect entry.
  Missing Configuration: The material type may not have been configured in the system. This can happen if the material type was deleted or not set up properly during system configuration.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified material type.
  Client-Specific Settings: The material type may exist in another client but not in the current client you are working in.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type: Verify that the material type you are trying to use is correctly