How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA112 - Material selected does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Material selected does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA112 - Material selected does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA112 Material selected does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access or manipulate a material that the system cannot find in the database. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system or may not exist in the relevant planning area.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Deactivation: The material might have been deactivated or flagged for deletion in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incomplete records in the material master.
  Planning Area Configuration: The material may not be included in the planning area you are working with.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the material is supposed to be transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may have been issues during the data transfer process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Material Existence: Check if the material exists in the system by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) in SAP ERP or relevant APO transactions.
  Check Material Number: Ensure that the material number is entered correctly without any typos.
  Review Material Status: Check if the material is active and not flagged for deletion. You can do this in the material master data.
  Check Planning Area: Ensure that the material is included in the relevant planning area. You can check this in the APO system configuration.
  Data Synchronization: If the material is supposed to be transferred from another system, ensure that the data transfer jobs have run successfully and that there are no errors in the data transfer logs.
  Consult with IT Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, MD04, /SAPAPO/MC90, and others that can help you navigate material data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for APO and material management to understand the configuration and data flow better.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.