How To Fix 88464 - Material &1 is not defined in sales org. &2 and distribution channel &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 464

• Message text: Material &1 is not defined in sales org. &2 and distribution channel &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88464 - Material &1 is not defined in sales org. &2 and distribution channel &3 ?

  The SAP error message 88464 indicates that a specific material is not defined for a particular sales organization and distribution channel. This error typically occurs when you attempt to process sales-related transactions (like creating a sales order or a quotation) for a material that has not been set up in the system for the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Extended: The material has not been extended to the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  Incorrect Sales Organization/Distribution Channel: The sales organization or distribution channel specified in the transaction does not match any existing configuration for the material.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the sales order or transaction that is causing the system to look for a non-existent configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the material is defined for the specified sales organization and distribution channel. You can do this by navigating to the Sales Org. Data view.
  
  
  
  Extend Material to Sales Organization and Distribution Channel:
  
  If the material is not defined for the required sales organization and distribution channel, you need to extend it.
  Use transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to extend the material.
  Select the appropriate views (Sales Org. Data) and enter the sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Organization and Distribution Channel:
  
  Ensure that the sales organization and distribution channel you are using in your transaction are correct and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the Sales Organization Data view is properly maintained for the material.
  Sales Organization and Distribution Channel Configuration: Check if the sales organization and distribution channel are correctly configured in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 88464 and successfully process your sales transactions.