How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN421 - Material &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN421 - Material &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN421 Material &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to process a request related to a material that the system cannot find in the database. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  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 being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for certain operations, preventing it from being processed.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP EWM).
  Master Data Not Extended: The material master data may not be extended to the relevant organizational units (e.g., plant, storage location).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Material Existence:
  
  Check if the material exists in the system