How To Fix VN503 - Material & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Material & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN503 - Material & does not exist ?

  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 the necessary views maintained (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  Missing views can cause the system to behave as if the material does not exist in certain contexts.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, the user may not have authorization to view or use the material.
  Verify user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion Flag:
  
  The material might be flagged for deletion.
  Use MM03 to check if the deletion flag is set.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Points:
  
  If the error occurs during integration (e.g., with SD, MM, or WM modules), ensure that the material is properly maintained in all relevant modules.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 – Create Material
  MM02 – Change Material
  MM03 – Display Material
  MMBE – Stock Overview (to check stock for the material)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA – General Material Data
  MVKE – Sales Data for Material
  MARC – Plant Data for Material
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always ensure that the material master is maintained consistently across all relevant organizational levels.
  If the error occurs in a custom program or interface, check the material number passed to the program.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where the error occurs, I can give more specific guidance.