How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP851 - Material &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP -

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP851 - Material &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP851 Material &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system cannot find the specified material in the relevant database tables. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during planning runs, when trying to display or manipulate data related to a material, or when executing transactions that involve material master data.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system or may not exist in the APO system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Not Active: The material may exist but is not active in the relevant planning area or has been flagged for deletion.
  Master Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with the synchronization between the SAP ERP system and the APO system, leading to missing or outdated material data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Material Existence:
  
  Check if the material exists in the SAP system using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) in the ERP system.
  Ensure that the material is created in the APO system using transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Maintain Material).
  
  
  
  Check Material Number:
  
  Double-check the material number for any typographical errors or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Activate Material:
  
  If the material exists but is inactive, ensure that it is activated in the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Master Data:
  
  If there are synchronization issues, you may need to run the master data transfer from the ERP system to the APO system. This can be done using transaction /SAPAPO/MDM (Master Data Management) or by executing the relevant background jobs for data transfer.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material is included in the relevant planning area and that the planning area settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  /SAPAPO/MAT1: Maintain Material
  /SAPAPO/MDM: Master Data Management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material master data and APO configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further investigation.