How To Fix /SCWM/MIGRATION078 - Material &1 cannot be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MIGRATION -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Material &1 cannot be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MIGRATION078 - Material &1 cannot be found ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MIGRATION078 Material &1 cannot be found typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, particularly during migration or data transfer processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate the specified material (denoted by &1) in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system or may not exist in the relevant plant/storage location.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or version, there may be issues with the data transfer that resulted in missing materials.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material.
  Inactive Material: The material might be inactive or flagged for deletion in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Material Existence: Check if the material exists in the system by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM01 (Create Material) to see if the material number is valid.
  Check Material Number: Ensure that the material number is entered correctly without any typographical errors.
  Create Missing Material: If the material does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., MM01).
  Review Migration Data: If this error occurs during a migration process, review the data being migrated to ensure that all necessary materials are included and correctly formatted.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material. This can be checked with the help of a system administrator.
  Check Material Status: Verify if the material is active and not flagged for deletion. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, MM01, MM02 (Change Material), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to EWM and material management for best practices in material creation and management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.