How To Fix WRF_APC129 - Material &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC129 - Material &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_APC129: Material &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or process a material number that is not found in the SAP material master data. The placeholder &1 will be replaced by the actual material number that the system could not find.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  The material number entered or referenced does not exist in the system.
  The material master record has been deleted or not yet created.
  Typographical error in the material number.
  The material is not maintained in the relevant plant or client.
  The material master data is not replicated or synchronized properly in distributed systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Material Number:
  
  Check the material number entered in the transaction or program.
  Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to verify if the material exists.
  If the material does not exist, create it using MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Client Assignment:
  
  Ensure the material is extended to the relevant plant/client if applicable.
  Use MM02 to check plant-specific data.
  
  
  
  Check Integration and Data Replication:
  
  If using distributed systems or interfaces (e.g., APO, SCM), verify that material master data is properly replicated.
  Run relevant data replication or synchronization jobs.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and User Exits:
  
  If the error occurs during a custom program or user exit, check the logic that fetches or validates the material number.
  Ensure the program handles missing materials gracefully or prompts for correct input.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Sometimes, the material exists but the user does not have authorization to view it, which might cause similar errors.
  Verify user authorizations for material master data.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 – Create Material
  MM02 – Change Material
  MM03 – Display Material
  SE91 – Message Maintenance (to check message text and details)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA – General Material Data
  MAKT – Material Descriptions
  MARC – Plant Data for Material
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material master errors.
  Review documentation for the specific module or process where the error occurs (e.g., Production Planning, Sales and Distribution).
  
  
  
  
  If the error persists after verifying the above, consider debugging the program or transaction to identify where the material check fails, or consult SAP support with detailed logs and system information.