How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC221 - &1: Error occurred during conversion (Material &2 does not exist)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: &1: Error occurred during conversion (Material &2 does not exist)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC221 - &1: Error occurred during conversion (Material &2 does not exist) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC221 &1: Error occurred during conversion (Material &2 does not exist) typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error indicates that there was an attempt to process a material that does not exist in the system, which can happen during various operations such as planning, data transfer, or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material specified in the error message (&2) has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a lookup failure.
  Material Deletion: The material may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incomplete data for the material.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (e.g., SAP ERP), there may be issues with the data mapping or transfer process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the system.
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number is entered correctly in the transaction or program that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  If the material exists but is inactive or deleted, you may need to reactivate it or create a new material.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data for the material is complete and correctly maintained in both the ERP and APO systems.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Validation:
  
  If the error occurs during data transfer, check the data mapping and ensure that the material numbers are correctly transferred from the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs or error logs for more detailed information about the error. This can provide insights into what specifically went wrong during the conversion process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CIF (Core Interface): Used for data transfer between SAP ERP and SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material master data management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.