How To Fix QM005 - Material &1 does not exist - check your entries

QM005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist - check your entries

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE 'QV219' OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM005 - Material &1 does not exist - check your entries ?

  The SAP error message QM005, which states "Material &1 does not exist - check your entries," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when the system cannot find the specified material in the database. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material you are trying to use 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 the system.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not be assigned to the specific plant or storage location you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Creation:
  
  Verify if the material exists in the system by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or MM01 (Create Material).
  If the material does not exist, create it using MM01.
  
  
  
  Verify Material