How To Fix /BEV4/PLPEND034 - Material number is not known in this sales area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV4/PLPEND -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Material number is not known in this sales area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND034 - Material number is not known in this sales area ?

  The SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND034 Material number is not known in this sales area typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with materials that are not defined or not available in the specified sales area. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Defined: The material number you are trying to use is not defined in the system for the specific sales area (which includes the combination of sales organization, distribution channel, and division).
  Sales Area Configuration: The material may not be assigned to the sales area in the material master data.
  Inactive Material: The material might be inactive or not available for sales in the specified sales area.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and check if the material exists.
  Ensure that the material is created for the relevant sales area. You can check this in the Sales Organization Data view.
  
  
  
  Assign Material to Sales Area:
  
  If the material is not assigned to the sales area, you can create or update the material master data (Transaction Code: MM01 or MM02) to include the relevant sales area.
  Make sure to fill in the necessary details in the Sales Organization Data section.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is active and not blocked for sales. Check the status in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Verify that the sales area is correctly configured in the system. Check if the sales organization, distribution channel, and division are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any necessary data consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any discrepancies in the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  VK11: Create Pricing Condition
  VK12: Change Pricing Condition
  VK13: Display Pricing Condition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution. If the problem continues, consider involving your SAP support team for deeper analysis.