How To Fix V7055 - Material type & does not exist ( view selection): (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V7 - R/2-R/3 Link

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Material type & does not exist ( view selection): (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V7055 - Material type & does not exist ( view selection): (&) ?

  The SAP error message V7055 indicates that a specific material type does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a material in the Material Master and the specified material type is not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type you are trying to use may have been misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The material type may not be configured properly in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create materials of the specified type.
  Transport Issues: If the material type was recently added or modified in a different environment (like development), it may not have been transported to the current environment (like production).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type: Verify that the material type you are trying to use is correctly spelled and exists in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings:
  
  Go to transaction code OMSN or SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration for material types.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Material Type: If the material type does not exist, you may need to create it or modify the existing configuration. This requires appropriate authorization.
  
  Use transaction code OMS2 to create or modify material types.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials of the specified type. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the material type was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the current environment. You can check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the material types available in your system, consult the SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Types: Material types in SAP define the attributes and behavior of materials in the system. Common material types include raw materials (ROH), finished goods (FERT), and trading goods (HAWA).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for working with materials.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to material types and error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.