How To Fix /SPE/SSE_MSG006 - Material is not present in line item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/SSE_MSG -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Material is not present in line item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/SSE_MSG006 - Material is not present in line item &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/SSE_MSG006 Material is not present in line item &1 typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) or Material Management (MM) processes. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified material in the line item of a document, such as a sales order, delivery, or purchase order.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Maintained: The material may not be maintained in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The line item reference may be incorrect or may not correspond to a valid material.
  Material Status: The material might be blocked for sales or procurement due to various reasons (e.g., quality issues, stock issues).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or document.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material exists in the material master. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to display the material details.
  Review Document: Check the document (e.g., sales order, delivery) to ensure that the line item references the correct material number.
  Material Status: Ensure that the material is not blocked for sales or procurement. You can check the status in the material master.
  Data Consistency: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the data. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for this.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  Recreate Document: If the document is corrupted or has issues, consider recreating it if feasible.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  VA03 - Display Sales Order
  VL03N - Display Outbound Delivery
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring in the code.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.