How To Fix CK402 - Material &1 plant &2 could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Material &1 plant &2 could not be found

What causes this issue?

The system could not find material &v1& in plant &v2&.

System Response

No costing data could be transferred.

How to fix this error?

Check material &v1& in plant &v2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK402 - Material &1 plant &2 could not be found ?

  The SAP error message CK402 indicates that a specific material in a particular plant could not be found in the system. This error typically arises during processes such as costing, inventory management, or when trying to access material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The material might exist, but it is not assigned to the specified plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the material master data or the plant data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the material in the specified plant.
  Inactive Material: The material could be marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system.
  Ensure that you are checking the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Create Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01 and ensure it is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  If the material exists but is not assigned to the specified plant, you can assign it using transaction code MM02 to modify the material master data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data inconsistencies in the material master or plant data.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify if the material is active and not marked for deletion. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Costing Run
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data management and costing processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK402 error and implement the appropriate solution.