How To Fix /VSO/M_MSG020 - Error while reading the material master (&1) for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /VSO/M_MSG -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Error while reading the material master (&1) for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /VSO/M_MSG020 - Error while reading the material master (&1) for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message /VSO/M_MSG020 indicates that there was an error while reading the material master data for a specific material. The message typically includes placeholders for the material type and material number, which are represented by &1 and &2, respectively.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Found: The specified material number does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material master data.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the material master data or related tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the material master or related modules.
  System Errors: Temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Material Number: Check if the material number provided in the error message is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to display the material master.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the