How To Fix W_DFE011 - No basic data exists for material &1 in table MARA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DFE - Messages for Function Group WDFE

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No basic data exists for material &1 in table MARA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DFE011 - No basic data exists for material &1 in table MARA ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_DFE011 No basic data exists for material &1 in table MARA
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the system could not find any basic data for the specified material number in the MARA table. The MARA table is the central master data table for materials in SAP, containing general data valid for all organizational levels.
  Possible causes include:
  
  The material number entered does not exist in the system.
  The material master record has not been created or has been deleted.
  There might be a typo or incorrect material number.
  The material master data is incomplete or not yet maintained.
  The system is trying to access material data before it has been created or replicated.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Material Number:
  
  Verify that the material number entered is correct and exists in the system.
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material master record exists.
  
  
  
  Create Material Master Record:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using MM01 (Create Material).
  Ensure that the basic data views are maintained properly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view or create material master data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or use transaction MMBE (Stock Overview) to see if the material is recognized in inventory.
  If the material was recently created, ensure that all relevant data has been saved and committed.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Replication Issues:
  
  In distributed systems or systems with data replication (e.g., between ECC and APO), ensure that the material master data has been replicated correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Technical Analysis:
  
  If the error occurs during a custom program or interface, check the code or interface logic to ensure the material number is passed correctly.
  Check if the program is querying MARA before the material is created.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table MARA: Contains general material data (Material Master - General Data).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  MMBE - Stock Overview
  
  
  Notes / SAP OSS:
  
  Sometimes, SAP Notes related to material master data inconsistencies or replication issues may be relevant.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  This warning often appears in custom developments, interfaces, or reports when material master data is referenced but not found.
  It can also appear during batch jobs or data loads if material master data is missing.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Material number does not exist in MARA table.
  
  
  Effect
  System cannot find basic material data.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify material number, create material master if missing, check data replication and authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context in which this error occurs (e.g., during a specific transaction, report, or interface), I can help with more tailored advice.