How To Fix KM093 - Representative material &1 does not exist in controlling area &2

KM093 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Representative material &1 does not exist in controlling area &2

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KM093 - Details

• The SAP error message KM093 indicates that a representative material specified in a transaction does not exist in the specified controlling area. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing processes, where representative materials are used for various calculations and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Material: The material number specified in the transaction does not exist in the SAP system or is not defined in the specified controlling area.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area specified may not be the one where the material is defined.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Material Existence:
  
  Check if the material number exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and entering the material number.
  Ensure that the material is defined in the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Controlling