How To Fix /SCMB/SE_MDM044 - Material &1 at SupplyPlanningArea &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/SE_MDM -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Material &1 at SupplyPlanningArea &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/SE_MDM044 - Material &1 at SupplyPlanningArea &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/SE_MDM044 indicates that a specific material does not exist in the specified Supply Planning Area. This error typically arises in the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is trying to access or process data related to a material that has not been defined or is not available in the specified planning area.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system for the specified Supply Planning Area.
  Incorrect Supply Planning Area: The Supply Planning Area specified may be incorrect or not configured properly.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems, leading to the material not being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material in the specified planning area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Creation:
  
  Verify if the material exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material is created and active.
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Verify Supply Planning Area:
  
  Ensure that the Supply Planning Area is correctly defined and configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings for Supply Chain Management.
  Use transaction code /SCMB/PLN_AREA to view and manage Supply Planning Areas.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the material exists but is not recognized, check for any data synchronization issues. This may involve checking the integration between different SAP modules or systems.
  Ensure that any relevant master data has been replicated correctly across systems.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified Supply Planning Area. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM03, /SCMB/PLN_AREA, and others that may help in managing materials and planning areas.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.