How To Fix WP704 - Material & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Material & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP704 - Material & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WP704: Material & does not exist typically occurs when a material number entered in a transaction or process is not found in the SAP system's material master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  The material number you entered does not exist in the material master (table MARA).
  The material might have been deleted or never created.
  Typographical error or incorrect material number.
  The material exists but in a different plant or client, and the current context does not recognize it.
  The material master data is not extended to the relevant organizational level (e.g., plant, sales org).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Material Number:
  
  Verify the material number for correctness (no typos).
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists.
  
  
  
  Create the Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Data:
  
  Ensure the material is extended to the relevant plant or sales organization using MM01 or MM02.
  Sometimes the material exists but is not extended to the plant or sales org you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Client and User Settings:
  
  Confirm you are working in the correct client.
  Check if the material master data is available in the current client.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion Flag:
  
  The material might be flagged for deletion. Use MM03 to check the deletion flag.
  If flagged, you may need to create a new material or reactivate it if possible.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view or use the material.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 – Create Material
  MM02 – Change Material
  MM03 – Display Material
  MMBE – Stock Overview (to check stock for material)
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA – General Material Data
  MARC – Plant Data for Material
  MVKE – Sales Data for Material
  
  
  Notes:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific process (e.g., production order, sales order), check if the material is valid for that process.
  Sometimes, custom validations or user exits might cause this error if they check material existence in a custom way.
  
  
  
  
  If after these checks the problem persists, consider checking the SAP OSS notes or contacting your SAP support team for further analysis.