How To Fix 881219 - Article &1 with variant &2 is not defined for company code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 219

• Message text: Article &1 with variant &2 is not defined for company code &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881219 - Article &1 with variant &2 is not defined for company code &3 ?

  The SAP error message 881219 indicates that a specific article (material) with a given variant is not defined for the specified company code. This error typically arises in scenarios involving inventory management, sales, or production where the system is trying to access or process a material that has not been properly set up in the system for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Definition: The article (material) with the specified variant has not been created or defined in the system for the given company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material might exist, but it is not assigned to the specified company code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues that resulted in incomplete or missing data for certain materials.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered an incorrect article number or variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check if the article with the specified variant exists for the company code in question.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code MM01.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Material:
  
  If the material is missing, create it by entering the necessary details, ensuring that you select the correct company code during the creation process.
  If the material exists but is not assigned to the company code, you may need to extend the material to the relevant company code using transaction code MM01 (select "Create" and then "Extend").
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type and other relevant configurations are correctly set up in the system for the company code.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  Verify that the article number and variant entered are correct. Sometimes, a simple typographical error can lead to this message.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the setup, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on how to properly define materials in the system.
  
  
  
  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 (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are maintained for the material.
  Company Code Settings: Check the company code settings in the configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly for the materials you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 881219 and ensure that the material is properly defined for the specified company code.