How To Fix X4006 - Item &3 for material &1 cannot be found in order &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Item &3 for material &1 cannot be found in order &2

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to find item &V3& for material &V1& in order &V2&.

System Response

The item &V3& for material &V1& could not be found in order &V2&.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message X4006 - Item &3 for material &1 cannot be found in order &2 ?

  The SAP error message X4006 indicates that a specific item in a material order cannot be found. This error typically arises in the context of production orders, purchase orders, or sales orders when the system is unable to locate the specified item for the given material in the order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item: The item specified in the error message does not exist in the order. This could be due to a data entry error or because the item was not included in the order.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type may not support the item or material being referenced.
  Deleted or Inactive Item: The item may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or order management settings that prevent the item from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the item in the order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Details: Verify the order number and ensure that the item number and material number are correct. Look for any typographical errors.
  Review Item Status: Check if the item is active and has not been deleted. You can do this by looking up the item in the material master.
  Validate Order Type: Ensure that the order type you are using is appropriate for the item and material in question.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the material master and order management to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  User Authorization: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the item in the order.
  Recreate the Order: If the order is corrupted or has issues, consider recreating the order with the correct items.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), CO03 (Display Production Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.