How To Fix WXP371 - Reference material &1 has not yet been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Reference material &1 has not yet been created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP371 - Reference material &1 has not yet been created ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP371 - Reference material &1 has not yet been created
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a process or transaction in SAP tries to access or use a reference material that has not been created or maintained in the system yet. The placeholder &1 in the message is replaced by the material number that is missing.
  Typically, this happens in scenarios such as:
  
  When creating or processing a document (e.g., production order, sales order, or batch management) that refers to a material that should exist as a reference but does not.
  When using variant configuration or classification where a reference material is expected.
  When a material master record is expected to be created or referenced but is missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Verify if the material number mentioned in the error message exists in the material master (transaction MM03).
  If it does not exist, create the material master record using MM01 or request the responsible team to create it.
  
  
  
  Check Reference Material Setup:
  
  If the process involves reference materials (e.g., in variant configuration or batch management), ensure that the reference material is properly created and maintained.
  For variant configuration, check the material variant and reference material assignments.
  
  
  
  Review the Process Flow:
  
  Identify where the reference material is being called or expected.
  Check if the material number is correctly entered or passed in the transaction or program.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Sometimes, the error can be due to inconsistent or incomplete master data.
  Run consistency checks or data validation reports to ensure all required materials are created and linked properly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorization to view or create the material master.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 - Create Material Master
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  CS01 - Create BOM (Bill of Materials) - sometimes reference materials are used here
  CA01 - Create Routing (may reference materials)
  CK11N - Costing (may reference materials)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA - General Material Data
  MVKE - Sales Data for Material
  MARC - Plant Data for Material
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material master creation and reference material errors.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on material master and reference materials.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WXP371 indicates that a reference material expected by the system does not exist. The solution is to create or maintain the missing material master record and ensure all references to materials in the process are valid and consistent.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.