How To Fix W5070 - Material & does not exist

W5070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Material & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5070 - Material & does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W5070 - Material & does not exist
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the system cannot find the specified material master record in the database. It typically happens during transactions where a material number is entered or referenced, but the material has not been created or is not available in the current plant or client.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  Entering a material number that does not exist in the system.  
  Using a material number that exists but is not extended to the relevant plant or sales organization.  
  Typographical errors in the material number.  
  Data inconsistencies or incomplete master data setup.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  Check if the material number entered is correct and exists in the system. Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to confirm.
  
  
  Create Material Master:
  If the material does not exist, create it using MM01 (Create Material Master).
  
  
  Extend Material to Plant:
  If the material exists but is not extended to the required