How To Fix PPETICMP010 - Header material &1 does not exist

PPETICMP010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPETICMP - Messages of Tabular Maintenance (CMP)

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Header material &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPETICMP010 - Header material &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PPETICMP010 indicates that the header material specified in a production order or related document does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and execution, particularly when dealing with production orders, bills of materials (BOMs), or routing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The header material (the main product or item) has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for use in production.
  Plant-Specific Data: The material may not be defined for the specific plant or storage location being referenced.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing views or incomplete data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system. Enter the material number and verify its status.
  
  
  
  Create Material:
  
  If the material does not exist,