How To Fix WR180 - Material &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WR - Messages for Revaluation at Retail

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WR180 - Material &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WR180: Material &1 does not exist:
  
  Error Message
  WR180: Material &1 does not exist
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the material number that the system could not find.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or reference a material master record that does not exist in the SAP system. Common scenarios include:
  
  The material number entered or referenced in a transaction or program does not exist in the material master (MM01/MM02/MM03).
  The material master record might have been deleted or not yet created.
  Typographical error or incorrect material number input.
  The material master exists but in a different plant or client, and the current context does not have access to it.
  Data inconsistency or incomplete master data replication in distributed systems.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Check the material number entered for correctness.
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to verify if the material exists.
  
  
  
  Create Material Master Record:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using MM01.
  Ensure all mandatory views and organizational levels (plant, sales org, etc.) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Client:
  
  Confirm that the material exists in the correct plant and client.
  Sometimes the material master exists but not for the plant or sales organization you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view or use the material master.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If working in a distributed environment (e.g., ALE/IDocs), check if the material master data has been properly replicated.
  Run consistency checks or re-distribute master data if needed.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program or report, debug to check why the material number is not found.
  Check application logs (transaction SLG1) for more details.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MM01 – Create Material
  MM02 – Change Material
  MM03 – Display Material
  MMBE – Stock Overview (to check if material exists in inventory)
  SE91 – Message Maintenance (to view message WR180 details)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA – General Material Data
  MAKT – Material Descriptions
  MARC – Plant Data for Material
  
  
  
  Notes / SAP Help:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material master errors.
  SAP Help Portal for Material Master Data.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  The error WR180: Material &1 does not exist means the system cannot find the specified material master record. Verify the material number, create the material if missing, check plant/client assignments, and ensure data consistency to resolve the issue.
  
  If you provide the context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance!