How To Fix W_003 - Data of header material &1 could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_ - Upload CRM -> R3 BOMs / Structured Materials

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Data of header material &1 could not be read

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the attempt to read the data of the header
material &V1&. The material possibly doesn't exist.

System Response

A BOM cannot be created or changed for the material.

How to fix this error?

Check if the material exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_003 - Data of header material &1 could not be read ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_003 Data of header material &1 could not be read
  
  Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the system was unable to read the data for the specified header material (material number &1) during a process such as creating or processing a document (e.g., sales order, delivery, production order, etc.). The reasons for this could include:
  
  The material master record for the specified material does not exist or is incomplete.
  The material master data is locked or currently being updated by another process.
  The material is flagged as deleted or blocked in the system.
  Authorization issues preventing the user or system from reading the material data.
  Inconsistent or missing data in the material master tables.
  Technical issues such as database inconsistencies or transport errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this warning, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material master record for the material number mentioned in the message.
  Verify that the material exists and is not flagged for deletion.
  Check that all necessary views (Basic Data, Sales, MRP, etc.) are maintained properly.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure the material is not blocked for the relevant transaction (e.g., sales, procurement).
  Check if the material is flagged as deleted in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to read the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the material master record is locked by another user or process.
  If locked, wait for the lock to be released or coordinate with the user holding the lock.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or use transaction MMRE (Material Master Reorganization) or RMMDDIFF to identify inconsistencies.
  If inconsistencies are found, correct them or involve your SAP Basis/Support team.
  
  
  
  Review Logs and Dumps:
  
  Check system logs (transaction SM21) and short dumps (transaction ST22) for related errors that might provide more insight.
  
  
  
  Transport or Update Issues:
  
  If the material master was recently transported or updated, verify that the transport was successful and complete.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W_003 is typically part of a custom or specific message class related to material master or document processing.
  Transactions Involved: MM01/MM02/MM03 (Material Master), VA01/VA02 (Sales Order), CO01/CO02 (Production Order), VL01N/VL02N (Delivery), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP Support Portal for notes related to material master read errors.
  Authorization Objects: M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: Display), M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Plant Data), etc.
  Related Tables: MARA (General Material Data), MVKE (Sales Data), MBEW (Valuation Data), MARM (Units of Measure), etc.
  
  
  If you provide the context in which this error occurs (e.g., during sales order creation, delivery processing, etc.), I can give more specific guidance.
  
  Summary:
  
  The warning "Data of header material &1 could not be read" means the system cannot access the material master data for the specified material. Check the existence, status, authorizations, locks, and data consistency of the material master record to resolve the issue.