How To Fix RETAIL_ST_PLA_MSG003 - Product &1 does not exist

RETAIL_ST_PLA_MSG003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETAIL_ST_PLA_MSG - RETAIL_ST_PLA_MSG

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Product &1 does not exist

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RETAIL_ST_PLA_MSG003 - Details

• The SAP error message RETAIL_ST_PLA_MSG003 indicates that the product specified (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of retail planning or product management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with product master data.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Product ID: The product ID entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Product Not Created: The product may not have been created in the system yet.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP Retail).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the product data.
  Inactive Product: The product may have been marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Product ID: Double-check the product ID for any typos or errors. Ensure that you are using the correct format.
  Check Product Existence: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check if