How To Fix KK808 - Material & is not assigned to a valid plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Material & is not assigned to a valid plant

What causes this issue?

Material &v1& does not exist in any of the plants assigned to the
controlling area in which costing is being carried out.

System Response

The system connot display any possible entries.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK808 - Material & is not assigned to a valid plant ?

  The SAP error message KK808, which states "Material & is not assigned to a valid plant," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or when trying to perform transactions related to materials that are not properly configured in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Assigned to Plant: The material in question has not been assigned to any plant in the system. In SAP, materials must be linked to specific plants to be used in transactions.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the system not recognizing the material for the specified plant.
  Plant Not Active: The plant itself may not be active or may have been deactivated in the system.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise in specific transactions where the material is expected to be linked to a plant, such as during cost planning or when creating a cost center.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check the "Plant Data" views to ensure that the material is assigned to the relevant plant.
  If the material is not assigned, you can use transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to assign the material to the appropriate plant.
  
  
  
  Assign Material to Plant:
  
  If the material is not assigned to any plant, you need to create or modify the material master record to include the plant assignment.
  Ensure that all necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, Accounting) are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Status:
  
  Verify that the plant is active. You can check this in transaction code OX10 (Define Plants) to ensure the plant is not marked as inactive.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Context:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct transaction for the intended operation. If you are trying to perform a cost-related transaction, ensure that the material is relevant for that context.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OX10: Define Plants
  KK01: Create Cost Center
  KK02: Change Cost Center
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the necessary views for the material are maintained, including:
  
  Basic Data
  Purchasing
  Sales
  Accounting
  Plant-specific data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KK808 error and ensure that your material is properly assigned to a valid plant in SAP.