How To Fix W5029 - Reservation & & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Reservation & & & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5029 - Reservation & & & does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W5029: Reservation & & & does not exist:
  
  Error Message
  W5029: Reservation & & & does not exist
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs when a user or a program tries to access or reference a reservation in SAP that does not exist in the system. The placeholders (& & &) typically represent the reservation number, item number, or other relevant identifiers.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  The reservation number entered is incorrect or mistyped.
  The reservation has been deleted or never created.
  The reservation number is being referenced before it is saved or committed.
  Data inconsistencies or synchronization issues between modules (e.g., MM and WM).
  Custom programs or user exits trying to access non-existent reservations.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the W5029 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify the Reservation Number:
  
  Double-check the reservation number and item number entered.
  Ensure that the reservation exists in the system by using transaction codes like MB23 (Display Reservation).
  
  
  
  Check Reservation Status:
  
  Confirm that the reservation is not deleted or blocked.
  If the reservation was recently created, ensure it was saved properly.
  
  
  
  Review Program Logic (if applicable):
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program or user exit, debug the code to verify that the reservation number being passed is valid.
  Add error handling to manage cases where the reservation does not exist.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Run consistency checks or database integrity checks if you suspect data corruption.
  Use transaction MB51 or MB52 to check material documents and reservations.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Reservation:
  
  If the reservation is missing and required, recreate it using transaction MB21.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to view or process the reservation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MB21 – Create Reservation
  MB22 – Change Reservation
  MB23 – Display Reservation
  MB51 – Material Document List
  MB52 – List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace for any notes related to reservation inconsistencies or W5029.
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:
  
  Materials Management (MM)
  Warehouse Management (WM)
  Production Planning (PP) (if reservations are linked to production orders)
  
  
  
  Common Related Messages:
  
  W5028 – Reservation & & & already exists
  M7000 – Reservation & does not exist or is deleted
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, module, or custom program), I can help tailor the solution further.