How To Fix VSMI029 - Internal material ID for customer ID & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSMI - Message for Development Class VSMI

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Internal material ID for customer ID & not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSMI029 - Internal material ID for customer ID & not found ?

  The SAP error message VSMI029 indicates that the internal material ID for a specified customer ID could not be found. This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or material management (MM) processes, particularly when dealing with customer-specific materials or configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The internal material ID may not have been created or configured for the specific customer in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the customer-material info record.
  Incorrect Customer ID: The customer ID being referenced may be incorrect or not properly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the material ID for the specified customer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer-Material Info Record:
  
  Navigate to the customer-material info record (transaction code VD03 for display).
  Ensure that the internal material ID is correctly assigned to the customer ID in question.
  
  
  
  Create or Update the Info Record:
  
  If the info record does not exist, create it using transaction code VD01 (create) or VD02 (change).
  Ensure that the internal material ID is correctly linked to the customer.
  
  
  
  Verify Customer ID:
  
  Double-check the customer ID being used in the transaction to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly configured for the relevant sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the customer and material data.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate further, as there may be underlying issues with the system configuration or data integrity.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VD03: Display Customer-Material Info Record
  VD01: Create Customer-Material Info Record
  VD02: Change Customer-Material Info Record
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to customer-material info records and material master data management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VSMI029 error message.