How To Fix WVA202 - Material order number/Material number &1 does not exist in any catalog

WVA202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WVA - Sales documents and reports

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Material order number/Material number &1 does not exist in any catalog

What causes this issue?

For the sales document type, you have activated material entry via the
product catalog with material order number (material entry type A) or
material number (material entry type B). However, the material you have
selected is not used in any catalogs.

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 WVA202 - Material order number/Material number &1 does not exist in any catalog ?

  The SAP error message WVA202 indicates that the system cannot find the specified material order number or material number in any catalog. This typically occurs in the context of materials management or procurement processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system yet.
  Catalog Not Assigned: The material may not be assigned to any catalog, or the catalog itself may not be active.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the material in the catalog.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Material Number: Double-check the material number for any typos or errors.
  Check Material Creation: Ensure that the material has been created in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to see if the material exists.
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