How To Fix WM028 - Material & does not exist or is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Material & does not exist or is marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM028 - Material & does not exist or is marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message WM028 ("Material & does not exist or is marked for deletion") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when you attempt to perform an operation involving a material that the system cannot find or that has been flagged for deletion. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Material Does Not Exist: The material number you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the material has never been created.
  Material Marked for Deletion: The material exists but has been marked for deletion in the material master data. This means it is no longer active for transactions.
  Incorrect Plant or Storage Location: The material may exist, but it is not available in the specific plant or storage location you are trying to access.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system. Enter the material number and verify its status.
  
  
  
  Check Deletion Flag:
  
  In MM03, check the "General Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views to see if the material is marked for deletion. If it is, you may need to remove the deletion flag using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) if you have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Create Material if Necessary:
  
  If the material does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material and perform the required operations.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate any underlying data issues or system errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MB52: List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, Accounting, etc.) to understand how the material is configured.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WM028 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.