How To Fix WU664 - Material type & of material & does not exist

WU664 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 664

• Message text: Material type & of material & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU664 - Material type & of material & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WU664 indicates that the system cannot find a material with the specified material type and material number. This error typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to create, change, or display a material in the SAP system, and the material type or number does not exist in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number you are trying to access may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Material Type Not Defined: The material type you are using may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries in the material master.
  Client-Specific Data: The material may exist in a different client, and you are currently logged into a client where it does not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Material Number: Double-check the material number