How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE001 - Material type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Material type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE001 - Material type &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE001: Material type &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to reference or use a material type that is not defined or does not exist in the SAP system. Material types are key configuration elements in SAP that categorize materials and control their behavior in various processes (e.g., procurement, inventory management, sales).
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  A typo or incorrect material type code entered in a transaction or program.
  Custom developments or interfaces passing an invalid or non-existent material type.
  Missing or incomplete configuration in the system where the material type should have been created but wasn’t.
  Data migration or upload processes referencing material types that are not set up in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Material Type Code:
  
  Verify the material type code used in the transaction or program.
  Ensure it is spelled correctly and matches an existing material type.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction OMS2 (or SPRO path: Logistics ? Materials Management ? Material Master ? Basic Settings ? Material Types ? Define Material Types).
  Check if the material type &1 (the placeholder will be replaced by the actual material type code in the error) exists.
  If it does not exist, create the material type or correct the code being used.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Interfaces:
  
  If the error occurs during a custom program or interface, review the code or mapping to ensure the material type is valid.
  Update the code or interface mapping to use a valid material type.
  
  
  
  Data Migration / Upload:
  
  If the error occurs during data upload (e.g., LSMW, BAPI, IDoc), verify the source data for correct material types.
  Ensure the target system has the material types defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the material type was recently created in a development system, ensure it has been transported to the production system.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Material Types in SAP: Material types control the attributes and behavior of materials in SAP. Examples include:
  
  ROH – Raw materials
  FERT – Finished products
  HALB – Semi-finished products
  VERP – Packaging materials
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMS2 – Define Material Types
  MM01/MM02 – Create/Change Material Master
  SE38/SE80 – Check custom programs if relevant
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Help Portal for material type configuration.
  Review any relevant SAP Notes if the error occurs in a standard SAP process.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error "Material type &1 does not exist" means the system cannot find the specified material type. The fix involves verifying and correcting the material type code or creating the missing material type in the system configuration.
  
  If you provide the actual material type code (the value replacing &1), I can help you with more specific guidance.