How To Fix KG814 - The material master record for material & has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 814

• Message text: The material master record for material & has not been maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG814 - The material master record for material & has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message KG814 indicates that the material master record for a specific material has not been maintained. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires information about a material that has not been fully set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material master record for the specified material does not exist or is incomplete. This could mean that the material has not been created in the system or that certain views (like Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) have not been maintained.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Deletion: The material master record may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Maintain Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Ensure that all necessary views are filled out correctly. At a minimum, you should maintain the Basic Data view and any other relevant views for your business processes (e.g., Purchasing, Sales, Accounting).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Number:
  
  Verify that the material number you are using is correct. You can use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion Flags:
  
  If the material exists but is not usable, check if it has been marked for deletion. You can do this in the material master record under the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the material data or if you do not have the necessary permissions to create or change material master records, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for material management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMR1: Material Master Record Overview
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views for your business processes are maintained (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, Accounting).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material master records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KG814 error and ensure that the material master record is properly maintained in SAP.