How To Fix KM086 - Error determining the representative material

KM086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Error determining the representative material

What causes this issue?

This is most likely a system error.

How to fix this error?

Contact the SAP Hotline.

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KM086 - Details

• The SAP error message KM086, which states "Error determining the representative material," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify a representative material for a given material group or classification.
  Causes of KM086 Error
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The representative material may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the material master data is incomplete or if the classification system is not set up properly.
  
  
  Material Group Issues: The material group associated with the material may not have a defined representative material.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing fields or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the representative material.
  
  
  System Bugs or Limitations: In some cases, the error may be due to bugs in the SAP system