How To Fix /PLMI/ESD_BO001 - Hardware material &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ESD_BO -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Hardware material &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ESD_BO001 - Hardware material &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ESD_BO001 Hardware material &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific hardware material in the database. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The hardware material with the specified identifier (&1) has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Deactivation: The material may have been deactivated or marked for deletion in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the material not being available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Material Creation:
  
  Check if the material exists in the system by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Check Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number is entered correctly. Look for typos or incorrect formatting.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  If the material exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or check its status in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the system is integrated with other systems (like a PLM system), ensure that the data is synchronized properly. You may need to check the integration settings or logs for errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals related to the specific module or functionality you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03, and MMBE (Stock Overview) for material management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP's customer support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.