How To Fix W_MD012 - Errors in material master data: MARA not found

W_MD012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_MD - Message Class for Merchandise Distribution

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Errors in material master data: MARA not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_MD012 - Errors in material master data: MARA not found ?

  The SAP error message W_MD012 indicates that there are errors in the material master data, specifically that the material master record (MARA table) cannot be found. This error typically arises during processes that require access to material master data, such as inventory management, purchasing, or production planning.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material you are trying to access has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Deletion: The material may have been deleted or marked for deletion in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material master data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data transport that could lead to missing records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Creation: Verify if the material has been created in the system. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material)