How To Fix W_DSD_01037 - Error while reading material master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DSD_01 - Global message class for DSD

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Error while reading material master data

What causes this issue?

A fatal error occurred when reading material master data (sales or basic
data).

System Response

The read, check or saving of sales prices cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

Check that the material exists and the sales data is accessible.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DSD_01037 - Error while reading material master data ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W_DSD_01037 - Error while reading material master data
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs during processes that involve reading material master data, such as in Distribution System Data (DSD) scenarios, sales order processing, or data replication. The error indicates that the system encountered an issue when trying to access or retrieve material master data for a specific material.
  Common causes include:
  
  The material number referenced does not exist in the material master.
  The material master data is incomplete or inconsistent.
  Authorization issues preventing access to material master data.
  Data inconsistencies or missing entries in relevant tables (e.g., MARA, MVKE).
  Incorrect or missing plant or sales organization data related to the material.
  Issues in the interface or middleware if the data is being read from an external system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W_DSD_01037 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check if the material number exists in the system (transaction MM03).
  Ensure that the material is extended to the relevant plant and sales organization.
  Verify that all mandatory fields for the material master are maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Confirm that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to read material master data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Run consistency checks on material master data using standard SAP reports or transactions (e.g., MMIM for material inconsistencies).
  Check for any inconsistencies in tables like MARA, MVKE, MBEW.
  
  
  
  Review Interface or Middleware Logs:
  
  If the material data is being read via an interface (e.g., IDoc, ALE, BAPI), check the interface logs for errors.
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly replicated and synchronized between systems.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have development support, debug the program or function module where the error occurs to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number or keywords.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Message Class: W_DSD (related to Distribution System Data)
  
  
  Common Transactions to Check Material Master: MM01, MM02, MM03
  
  
  Tables to Check:  
  
  MARA (General Material Data)  
  MVKE (Sales Data for Material)  
  MARC (Plant Data for Material)  
  MBEW (Material Valuation)
  
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:  
  
  Sales order processing in DSD environments  
  Data replication between SAP ERP and SAP DSD systems  
  Material master data synchronization issues
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.