How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER184 - Order &1, item &2, schedule line &3: component &4 does not exist

/SCMB/ORDER184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Order &1, item &2, schedule line &3: component &4 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER184 - Order &1, item &2, schedule line &3: component &4 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER184 indicates that there is an issue with a specific order, item, and schedule line in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. The error specifically states that a component referenced in the order does not exist in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Component: The component specified in the error message (component &4) is not defined in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The component not being created in the material master.
  The component being deleted or marked as inactive.
  A mismatch in the configuration or data entry.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Order Data: The order or item may have been created with incorrect or incomplete data, leading to references to non-existent components.
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like ERP), there may be synchronization issues where the component exists in one system but not in another.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Component Existence:
  
  Verify if the