How To Fix WFCS074 - No master data (MARA) found for material &1 &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFCS - Message Class for Store Forecasting (Dev. Package WFCS)

• Message number: 074

• Message text: No master data (MARA) found for material &1 &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFCS074 - No master data (MARA) found for material &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFCS074 No master data (MARA) found for material &1 &2 &3 &4
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when a workflow or a process in SAP tries to access material master data (table MARA) for a specific material, but the system cannot find the material master record for the given material number(s).
  
  MARA is the central table for material master data in SAP.
  The placeholders &1 &2 &3 &4 represent the material number and possibly other related parameters (like plant, client, or other keys depending on the context).
  The error typically arises in workflows, material management processes, or custom programs that expect the material master record to exist but it does not.
  
  Common causes include:
  
  The material number does not exist in the system.
  The material master record was deleted or not created yet.
  The material number is incorrect or mistyped.
  The workflow or program is referencing the wrong material number or an outdated material number.
  Authorization issues preventing access to the material master data (less common).
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Verify the Material Number:
  
  Check the material number(s) passed in the error message.
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to verify if the material exists.
  If the material does not exist, create it using MM01 or correct the material number in the workflow/process.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure the material master record is complete and active.
  Verify that the material is valid for the relevant plant or organizational level if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow or Program Logic:
  
  Review the workflow step or custom program that triggers this error.
  Confirm that the material number is correctly passed and fetched.
  Debug the workflow or program to see why the material master data is not found.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user or background job running the workflow has the necessary authorizations to read material master data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify missing or inconsistent material master data.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table MARA: Central material master table containing general data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 – Create Material
  MM02 – Change Material
  MM03 – Display Material
  
  
  Workflow Context: This error often appears in SAP Business Workflow scenarios where material data is required for processing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  Debugging: Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log) to analyze the workflow steps and errors.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WFCS074 No master data (MARA) found for material &1 &2 &3 &4
  
  
  Cause
  Material master record does not exist or cannot be found
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and create material master data; check workflow logic and authorizations
  
  
  Transactions
  MM01, MM03, SWI1
  
  
  Related Table
  MARA (Material Master)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact material number or context, I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.