How To Fix V1018 - Material & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Material & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1018 - Material & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message V1018 ("Material & does not exist") typically occurs when you are trying to process a transaction involving a material that the system cannot find in the database. This can happen in various contexts, such as sales orders, inventory management, or production planning.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material has not been created in the system.
  Material Deletion: The material may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for certain transactions.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not be available in the specified plant or storage location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Creation: Verify if the material exists in the system by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material). If it does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  Verify Material Number: Double-check the material number for any typos or errors. Ensure that you are using the correct format and number.
  
  
  Check Material Status: If the material exists, check its status. Ensure it is not marked for deletion or inactive. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  Plant/Storage Location: Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master data under the relevant views.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material. If you suspect an authorization issue, contact your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult with IT Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team for further investigation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material management and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the V1018 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.