How To Fix 8X1018 - Material document & not in MKPF

8X1018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8X1 - Messages for Logistics (Greek Localization)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Material document & not in MKPF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8X1018 - Material document & not in MKPF ?

  The SAP error message "8X1018 Material document & not in MKPF" typically indicates that there is an issue with a material document that is expected to be found in the MKPF table (which stores header data for material documents) but is not present. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Document Deletion: The material document may have been deleted or not created properly, leading to its absence in the MKPF table.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as a failure during the posting process that prevented the document from being saved correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material document.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database itself, such as corruption or synchronization problems.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
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