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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master.
  
  
  Solutions to Error K3004
  
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material exists in the system by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  Verify Material Number: Ensure that the material number you are using is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Review Material Status: Check the status of the material in the material master. Ensure it is not blocked or inactive.
  
  
  Maintain Necessary Views: If the material is missing necessary views, you can add them using transaction MM02 (Change Material). Ensure that the accounting view and any other relevant views are properly maintained.
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location: Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data inconsistencies related to the material.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03, and MM04 (for changing material status).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to material management and cost accounting in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the K3004 error in SAP.