How To Fix 88010 - Article &1 is not defined in comp.code &2 and country &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Article &1 is not defined in comp.code &2 and country &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88010 - Article &1 is not defined in comp.code &2 and country &3 ?

  The SAP error message "88010 Article &1 is not defined in comp. code &2 and country &3" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when trying to process an article (material) that has not been properly defined or configured in the system for a specific company code and country combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The article (material) you are trying to use is not defined in the material master for the specified company code and country.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material may exist, but it might not be configured correctly for the specific company code or country.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues that resulted in incomplete or missing data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the material in the specified company code or country.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check if the article (material) exists for the specified company code and country.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code MM01.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it with the necessary details, ensuring that you specify the correct company code and country.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, update the material master data to include the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, Accounting) for the company code and country.
  Check if there are any specific settings or configurations that need to be adjusted for the material to be valid in the specified context.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the material in the specified company code and country.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views for the material are maintained (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data, Plant Data, etc.).
  Company Code and Country Settings: Review the settings in the configuration for the company code and country to ensure they align with the material requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the article is properly defined in the system for the specified company code and country.