How To Fix K3004 - Material not found or not correctly maintained

K3004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K3 - Material Cost Estimate

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Material not found or not correctly maintained

What causes this issue?

The material you entered either does not exist in the system, or the
data in its costing view and/or accounting view is invalid or missing.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether a material master record exists for the material you
entered.
If a material master record exists, check the data in the accounting
view and costing view.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K3004 - Material not found or not correctly maintained ?

  The SAP error message K3004 ("Material not found or not correctly maintained") typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or when trying to perform transactions related to materials in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified material or that the material is not set up correctly in the system.
  Causes of Error K3004
  
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system. This can happen if the material master record has not been set up.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive, preventing it from being used in transactions.
  
  
  Missing Views: The necessary views (e.g., accounting, purchasing, sales) for the material may not be maintained in the material master.
  
  
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The material may not be assigned to the specific plant or storage location you are trying to use.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: