How To Fix VN503 - Material & does not exist

VN503 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Material & does not exist

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VN503 - Details

• The SAP error message VN503: "Material & does not exist" typically occurs when a material number entered in a transaction or process is not found in the SAP system's material master data.
  
  
  Cause:
  
  The material number you entered does not exist in the SAP material master (table MARA).
  The material might have been deleted or never created.
  Typographical error in the material number.
  The material exists but is not extended to the relevant plant or sales organization.
  The material master data is incomplete or not maintained for the required views.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Material Number:
  
  Verify that the material number is correct and free of typos.
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Extend Material Master:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using MM01 (Create Material).
  If the material exists but is not extended to the required plant or sales org, extend it using MM01 or MM02.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Views:
  
  Ensure that the material master has