How To Fix V1478 - Material in item & does not exist in plant/storage location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 478

• Message text: Material in item & does not exist in plant/storage location

What causes this issue?

The material of item &V1& does not exist in this plant/storage
location, from which the delivery should be carried out, or there could
be other reasons for this message:
The material does not exist.
The plant or the country of the plant does not exist.
The material is marked for deletion.
The storage location does not exist.

How to fix this error?

Check these reasons.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1478 - Material in item & does not exist in plant/storage location ?

  The SAP error message V1478 indicates that the material specified in the item does not exist in the specified plant or storage location. This error typically occurs during sales order processing, delivery creation, or other logistics-related transactions where material availability is checked.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be created or activated for the specific plant/storage location.
  Plant/Storage Location Configuration: The material may not be assigned to the specified plant or storage location in the material master.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked for sales or not available for the specified plant/storage location.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be a delay or issue in data synchronization between different systems (e.g., if using a distributed system).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the material exists for the specified plant/storage location.
  Ensure that the material is active and not blocked for sales.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant/Storage Location Assignment:
  
  In the material master, check the "Plant Data" and "Storage Location Data" views to ensure the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Correct Material Number:
  
  Double-check the material number entered in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Review Material Status:
  
  Check if the material is blocked for sales or has any restrictions that prevent it from being used in the specified plant/storage location.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate any potential data synchronization issues or system errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Basic Data
  Sales Organization Data
  Plant Data
  Storage Location Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the V1478 error in SAP.