How To Fix X4001 - Master data cannot be read in order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: X4 - APO Core Interface: Interfaces for Manufacturing Orders

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Master data cannot be read in order &1

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to change the production version or the explosion
date in order &V1&. These changes mean that master data must be read.

System Response

Master data cannot be read in order &V1&. The order possibly has a
status that does not permit this function.

How to fix this error?

Check first if there are further messages on this problem in the
application log for order &V1&.
In order maintenance for order &V1& you can carry out the function Read
Master Data manually and then check the log for reading master data.
Use the following data for reading master data manually:
New production version: &V2&
New explosion date: &V3&

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message X4001 - Master data cannot be read in order &1 ?

  The SAP error message X4001, which states "Master data cannot be read in order &1," typically indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the necessary master data associated with a specific order. This can occur in various contexts, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or production orders.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The master data (e.g., material master, customer master, vendor master) related to the order may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing links between the order and its associated master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the master data.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system could lead to issues in data retrieval.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it may not have been properly updated, leading to missing or inconsistent data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the relevant master data exists in the system. For example, if the order is related to a material, check the material master record.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant tables for inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the master data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Recreate Missing Data: If the master data is missing, it may need to be recreated or restored from a backup.
  System Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to the order type and master data to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Transport Management: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16: Data Browser
  SU53: Authorization Check
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VD03: Display Customer Master
  XD03: Display Vendor Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program to identify where the data retrieval is failing.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.