How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE005 - Material &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE005 - Material &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE005: Material &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or process a material master record that does not exist in the SAP system. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the material number that was attempted to be accessed.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  The material number entered is incorrect or mistyped.  
  The material master record has not been created yet in the system.  
  The material master record was deleted or archived.  
  The material number belongs to a different plant or client and is not available in the current context.  
  The material master data is not replicated or synchronized properly in distributed systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Material Number:
  
  Check if the material number entered is correct and exists in the system. Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to verify.
  
  
  Create the Material Master Record:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  Check Plant and Client:
  
  Ensure you are working in the correct plant and client where the material master is maintained.
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, the material exists but the user does not have authorization to view it. Verify user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  In distributed environments (e.g., SAP ERP with SAP SCM or SAP S/4HANA with other systems), ensure material master data is properly replicated.
  
  
  Check for Deletion Flag:
  
  The material might be flagged for deletion. Use MM03 to check the deletion flag and reactivate if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  MM01 – Create Material  
  MM02 – Change Material  
  MM03 – Display Material  
  MMBE – Stock Overview (to check if material exists in stock)  
  
  
  
  Tables:  
  
  MARA – General Material Data  
  MAKT – Material Descriptions  
  MARC – Plant Data for Material  
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material master data issues.  
  Review user guides on material master creation and maintenance.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context in which this error occurs (e.g., during a sales order, production order, or report), I can give more specific guidance.