How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE008 - Reference material does not exist for this combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Reference material does not exist for this combination

What causes this issue?

No reference material is assigned to this particular combination of
material type, supplier and supplier subrange.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE008 - Reference material does not exist for this combination ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSD_MESSAGE008: Reference material does not exist for this combination
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP when the system is unable to find a reference material record for the specified combination of parameters during a process such as goods movement, production order processing, or batch determination. The "reference material" here usually refers to a material master or a related material record that should exist for the given combination of plant, storage location, batch, or other relevant fields.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  The reference material master data is missing or not maintained for the given combination (e.g., plant, batch, storage location).
  Incorrect or incomplete data entry leading to a combination that does not exist in the system.
  Customizing or master data setup issues where the reference material linkage is not properly configured.
  During batch determination or reference material determination in production or inventory processes, the system cannot find a valid reference material.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the reference material exists in the material master (transaction MM03).
  Ensure that the material is extended to the relevant plant and storage location.
  Confirm that batch management is correctly maintained if batches are involved.
  
  
  
  Verify the Combination:
  
  Check the exact combination of parameters (material, plant, batch, storage location, etc.) used in the transaction.
  Make sure that this combination is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  If the error occurs during batch determination or reference material determination, check the customizing settings in:
  
  Logistics Execution ? Batch Management ? Batch Determination ? Define Batch Search Strategy
  Production ? Shop Floor Control ? Batch Determination
  
  
  Ensure that the search strategy and reference material determination are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Reference Material Assignment:
  
  In some processes, reference materials are assigned via specific tables or configuration (e.g., in variant configuration or product costing).
  Verify that the reference material assignment is maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  Debug or Analyze Logs:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, use transaction ST22 (dump analysis) or SM21 (system log) to check for related errors.
  Debug the process to identify where the system fails to find the reference material.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transactions to check material master: MM03, MM02, MM01
  Batch Management: MSC2N (Change Batch), MSC3N (Display Batch)
  Batch Determination Customizing: SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Batch Management ? Batch Determination
  Production Order Processing: Check reference material assignment in production order or routing.
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WSD_MESSAGE008 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WSD_MESSAGE008 indicates that the system cannot find a reference material for the given combination of parameters. The solution involves verifying and maintaining the material master data, ensuring the combination is valid, and checking customizing settings related to batch and reference material determination.
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.