How To Fix WXP514 - Material &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 514

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to create an allocation table in manual planning. In doing
so, an allocation table item should be created for material &V1&. This
material has not, however, been defined in master data.

System Response

No items can be created for material &V1&. The quantity assigned to
this plant will not be used.

How to fix this error?

There are various reasons for this error occurring.
Interface &V2& has not been maintained correctly. Check the material
dimensions in the interface.
If the material was found using a break-down, check the break-down
method used. If, for example, break-down method 'Own table' has been
used, you should verify your master data when entering new records in
the break-down table.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP514 - Material &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WXP514: Material &1 does not exist:
  
  Error Message
  WXP514: 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 access or process a material master record that does not exist in the SAP database. Common scenarios include:
  
  The material number entered or referenced does not exist in the material master (table MARA).
  Typographical error or incorrect material number input.
  The material master record has been deleted or not yet created.
  The material number is referenced in a transaction or program before it is created or maintained.
  The material number is valid in one plant or client but not in the current context.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify the Material Number:
  
  Check if the material number entered is correct.
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to verify if the material exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain the Material Master:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using MM01 (Create Material).
  Ensure all required views and organizational levels (plant, sales org, etc.) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check the Context:
  
  Confirm that the material exists in the relevant plant or client.
  Sometimes the material exists but not in the plant or sales organization being used.
  
  
  
  Check for Typing or Data Entry Errors:
  
  Review the input data or program logic that references the material number.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has authorization to view or process the material master.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if applicable):
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program or user exit, debug to check why the material number is invalid or missing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA – General Material Data
  MAKT – Material Descriptions
  MARC – Plant Data for Material
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MM01 – Create Material
  MM02 – Change Material
  MM03 – Display Material
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP OSS Notes for any known issues related to material master inconsistencies.
  Review SAP Help Portal for material master data management.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  The error WXP514 indicates that the system cannot find the specified material master record. The primary action is to verify the material number and ensure the material master exists and is correctly maintained in the system.
  
  If you provide the context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance!