How To Fix WSOS003 - General material data for material &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSOS - Retail Supply Source Determination

• Message number: 003

• Message text: General material data for material &1 not found

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSOS003: General material data for material &1 not found:
  
  Error Message
  WSOS003: General material data for material &1 not found
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the material number.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or process general material data for a specific material, but the material master record does not exist or is incomplete in the system.
  Possible reasons include:
  
  The material master record has not been created in the system.
  The material master record exists but is incomplete or missing general data (basic data).
  The material number entered is incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  The material master data is not maintained for the relevant plant or organizational level.
  Data inconsistencies or database issues causing the material data to be inaccessible.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to verify if the material exists.
  If the material does not exist, create it using MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Maintain General Material Data:
  
  Ensure that the general data (Basic Data 1 and Basic Data 2 views) are maintained for the material.
  If missing, maintain these views in MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Confirm that the material number entered is correct and valid.
  Check for typos or incorrect material numbers in the transaction or program causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Data:
  
  Verify if the material master data is maintained for the relevant plant, sales organization, or other organizational levels as required by the process.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or database utilities if you suspect data corruption.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or technical team if database issues are suspected.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to access material master data.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transactions:
  
  MM01 – Create Material
  MM02 – Change Material
  MM03 – Display Material
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA – General Material Data
  MAKT – Material Descriptions
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material master data inconsistencies.
  Review SAP Help Portal for material master data management.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WSOS003: General material data not found
  
  
  Cause
  Material master record missing or incomplete
  
  
  Solution
  Create or maintain material master data
  
  
  Check
  Material number, organizational data, authorizations
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.