How To Fix KG818 - Sales organization & does not have a material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Sales organization & does not have a material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG818 - Sales organization & does not have a material & ?

  The SAP error message KG818 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the sales organization and the material in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or controlling (CO) modules. The error message suggests that the specified sales organization does not have the material in question assigned to it, which can prevent transactions from being processed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Assigned to Sales Organization: The material you are trying to use is not assigned to the specified sales organization in the material master data.
  Incorrect Sales Organization: The sales organization specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not relevant for the material.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive for the sales organization.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that need to be resolved.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Enter the material number and check the sales organization data.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct sales organization.
  
  
  
  Assign Material to Sales Organization:
  
  If the material is not assigned, you can assign it by using Transaction Code: MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the Sales Organization data view and enter the relevant sales organization.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Organization:
  
  Ensure that the sales organization you are using in your transaction is correct and active.
  Check if the sales organization is set up properly in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked for sales or is not in a status that prevents it from being sold.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any necessary data consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01, MM02, MM03, and possibly VK11 (for pricing) or VA01 (for sales order creation).
  Master Data Maintenance: Regularly review and maintain master data to ensure that all materials are correctly assigned to the relevant sales organizations.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing material master data and sales organization settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in sales and distribution or material management.