/ACCGO/CAS_QF056 - Material &1 does not exist or is not activated; shadow item &2|&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_QF -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist or is not activated; shadow item &2|&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_QF056 - Material &1 does not exist or is not activated; shadow item &2|&3 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_QF056 indicates that a material specified in the system does not exist or is not activated, particularly in the context of shadow items. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP S/4HANA system, especially when dealing with the Advanced Compliance Reporting (ACR) or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material number specified in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Material Not Activated: The material may exist but is not activated for the relevant plant or company code.
  Shadow Item Issues: The error specifically mentions a shadow item, which may indicate that the material is part of a shadow inventory or a similar setup that requires specific activation or configuration.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the material from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system. If it does not exist, you will need to create it using MM01.
  
  
  
  Activate Material:
  
  If the material exists but is not activated, ensure that it is activated for the relevant organizational units (e.g., plant, storage location). You can do this in the material master data settings.
  
  
  
  Review Shadow Item Configuration:
  
  Investigate the configuration related to shadow items. Ensure that the shadow item is properly set up and linked to the correct material.
  Check if there are any specific settings or activation steps required for shadow items in your system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the material master data. This can often be done through transaction codes like MM02 for changes or MM17 for mass changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM17 - Mass Change of Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on material management and shadow items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.