How To Fix UACC153 - Material &1 either does not exist or has not been activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UACC - Message Class for Concurrent Costing Adapter

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Material &1 either does not exist or has not been activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UACC153 - Material &1 either does not exist or has not been activated ?

  The SAP error message UACC153 indicates that the material specified (denoted by &1) either does not exist in the system or has not been activated. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management processes.
  Causes:
  
  
  Material Does Not Exist: The material number you are trying to access may not be created in the system. This could be due to a typo in the material number or the material not being created yet.
  
  
  Material Not Activated: The material might exist in the system but has not been activated. This can happen if the material is in a status that prevents it from being used in transactions (e.g., it might be in a "blocked" status).
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: If you are working in a system that has multiple instances (like a development and production environment), there may be synchronization issues where the material exists in one instance but not in another.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the material, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the system. Enter the material number and see if it can be retrieved.
  If the material does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Activate the Material:
  
  If the material exists but is not activated, you may need to check its status. You can do this in the material master data. If it is blocked, you will need to change its status to active.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the material number is entered correctly without any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if you have the necessary authorizations to access the material. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying issues with the material master data or system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MM17: Mass Change of Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for UACC153 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material management and the material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UACC153 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.