How To Fix W+615 - Material & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 615

• Message text: Material & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+615 - Material & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message W+615: Material & does not exist typically indicates that the system cannot find the specified material master record in the database. This warning usually occurs during transactions or processes where a material number is referenced but does not exist or is not valid in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  The material number entered or referenced does not exist in the material master (table MARA).
  The material number might have been deleted or not yet created.
  Typographical error in the material number.
  The material number exists but is not valid for the plant or organizational level involved in the transaction.
  The material master data is incomplete or not maintained properly.
  The material number is referenced in a process or document where it is not allowed or expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to verify if the material number exists.
  If it does not exist, create the material master using MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Ensure the material number is correctly entered without typos.
  Confirm the material number is valid for the plant or organizational unit involved.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  If the material exists but is incomplete, maintain the necessary views (Basic Data, Plant Data, Sales Data, etc.) using MM02.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to access or use the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and Master Data Consistency:
  
  Sometimes, the error can occur if the material is not assigned to the relevant plant or sales organization.
  Use transaction MM01/MM02 to assign the material to the required organizational levels.
  
  
  
  Review the Process Context:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific process (e.g., goods movement, sales order), verify that the material is allowed in that process.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Tables involved:  
  
  MARA (General Material Data)  
  MARC (Plant Data for Material)  
  MVKE (Sales Data for Material)  
  
  
  
  Common Transactions:  
  
  MM01 - Create Material  
  MM02 - Change Material  
  MM03 - Display Material  
  
  
  
  Notes and SAP Help:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material master errors for specific system versions.  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on material master management.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after verifying the above, consider checking system logs or contacting your SAP support team for further analysis.