How To Fix WP104 - Material & does not exist or is not fully maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Material & does not exist or is not fully maintained

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to find a description of material &V1& in language
&V2&.

System Response

Sales volume for this material was therefore unable to be posted.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the description of material &V1& in language &V2& using
transaction <DS:TRAN.MM02>Material maintenance</>.
If the material has not yet been entered in the system, you can also
maintain it using <DS:TRAN.MM01>Material maintenance</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP104 - Material & does not exist or is not fully maintained ?

  The SAP error message WP104 ("Material & does not exist or is not fully maintained") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to a material that the system cannot find or that is not properly set up in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during production planning, inventory management, or when creating purchase orders.
  Causes of WP104 Error
  
  Material Not Created: The material you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Material Deletion: The material may have been marked for deletion or archived.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master data is incomplete. This could mean that certain required views (like Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are not maintained.
  Plant-Specific Data Missing: If the material is plant-specific, the relevant plant data may not be maintained.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the material.
  
  Solutions to WP104 Error
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system. Enter the material number and see if it can be displayed.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01.
  If the material exists but is incomplete, use MM02 to maintain the necessary views and ensure all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Data:
  
  If the material is plant-specific, ensure that the relevant plant data is maintained. You can check this in the material master under the plant-specific views.
  
  
  
  Review Deletion Flags:
  
  Check if the material has been flagged for deletion. This can be done in the material master data. If it is flagged, you may need to remove the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform. Some operations may not be allowed for certain material types.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and use the material. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Change Documents
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the necessary views are maintained based on the business processes you are using (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, Accounting, etc.).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the WP104 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WP104 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.