How To Fix 88463 - Material &1 is not defined in sales organization &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Material &1 is not defined in sales organization &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88463 - Material &1 is not defined in sales organization &2 ?

  The SAP error message "88463 Material &1 is not defined in sales organization &2" typically occurs when you attempt to perform a sales-related transaction (like creating a sales order or quotation) for a material that has not been set up in the specified sales organization. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Extended: The material (identified by &1) has not been extended to the specified sales organization (identified by &2). In SAP, materials need to be defined for each sales organization where they will be sold.
  Incorrect Sales Organization: The sales organization you are trying to use may not be the correct one for the material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data setup, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Material:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Select the appropriate views (Sales Org. Data 1 and Sales Org. Data 2).
  Enter the material number and the sales organization.
  Fill in the necessary details and save the changes. This will extend the material to the specified sales organization.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the specified sales organization.
  Verify that the sales organization data is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Organization:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct sales organization in your transaction. If you are unsure, check with your sales or master data team.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to extend the material, contact your master data management team to assist with the setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views for sales organization data are maintained, including pricing, sales units, and distribution channels.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify material master data.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing material master data and sales organization setups.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your sales transactions.