How To Fix WSTI_DOC003 - Material &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_DOC - Messages from Function Group WSTI_DOC

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_DOC003 - Material &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSTI_DOC003: Material &1 does not exist:
  
  Error Message
  WSTI_DOC003: Material &1 does not exist
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the material number that the system could not find.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to process a document (such as a goods movement, invoice, or sales order) that references a material number which is not present in the SAP material master data.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The material number used in the transaction or IDoc 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 number exists in a different client or system but not in the current one.
  The material master is not extended to the relevant plant or sales organization (depending on the transaction).
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Check the material number in the transaction or IDoc.
  Confirm that the material number is correct and does not contain typos.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material master.
  If the material does not exist, create it using MM01.
  
  
  
  Extend Material Master:
  
  If the material exists but is not extended to the relevant plant or sales org, extend it using MM01 or MM02.
  For example, if the error occurs during a goods movement to a plant, ensure the material is extended to that plant.
  
  
  
  Check Client and System:
  
  Ensure you are working in the correct client.
  If data is being transferred via IDoc or ALE, verify that the material master exists in the receiving system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the error occurs during IDoc processing, check the inbound IDoc segments for correct material numbers.
  Correct the data and reprocess the IDoc.
  
  
  
  Transport and Master Data Synchronization:
  
  If the material master was recently created or changed, ensure that transports have been imported correctly.
  Synchronize master data between systems if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 – Create Material Master
  MM02 – Change Material Master
  MM03 – Display Material Master
  WE02 / WE05 – IDoc display and monitoring
  MB51 – Material Document List (to check material movements)
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material master and IDoc processing if the problem persists.
  Review the IDoc segment documentation if the error occurs during ALE/IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  Common IDoc Segments Involved:
  
  E1MARAM – Material master data segment
  E1MBEWM – Material movement segment
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Material number does not exist in SAP.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and create/extend material master.
  
  
  Check
  Material number, plant extension, client.
  
  
  Tools
  MM01, MM02, MM03, WE02, WE05
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, process, or IDoc type), I can help tailor the solution further.