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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM093 - Representative material &1 does not exist in controlling area &2 ?

  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 Area:
  
  Confirm that the controlling area specified in the transaction is correct and matches the one where the material is defined.
  You can check the controlling area settings in transaction code OX02 (Maintain Controlling Area).
  
  
  
  Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is active and not marked for deletion. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the material should exist but does not, you may need to create it or adjust the configuration settings in the controlling area.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct valuation area and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on representative materials and their role in controlling.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), OX02 (Maintain Controlling Area), CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order).
  Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate, including all relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, Accounting).
  Controlling Area Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the controlling area in the SAP system to ensure they align with your organizational structure and reporting requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KM093 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.