How To Fix SMI_GENERAL001 - Record does not exist

SMI_GENERAL001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMI_GENERAL -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Record does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMI_GENERAL001 - Record does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SMI_GENERAL001: Record does not exist typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific record that is expected to exist in the database. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The record you are trying to access may not have been created yet. This could be due to incomplete data entry or a failure in the data transfer process.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the record may be incorrect or too restrictive, leading to no matching records being found.
  Data Deletion: The record may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the current operation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the record, leading to the perception that