How To Fix KM365 - Material number & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 365

• Message text: Material number & does not exist

What causes this issue?

For internal goods movements the system must write new document items
in Profit Center Accounting. For this the system determines an account
number from the material. A material existed in the document item here,
but it could not be read.

System Response

You cannot post the document.

How to fix this error?

Report the error to your system administrator. The cause is probably
a program error. Give your administrator the following information:
Material number: &v1&
AWKEY: &v2&
Activity: &v3&
Allocation key: &v4&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM365 - Material number & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "KM365 Material number & does not exist" typically indicates that the system cannot find the specified material number in the database. This error can occur in various transactions or processes where a material number is required, such as during inventory management, purchasing, or sales order processing.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system yet.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for use.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not exist in the specified plant or storage location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the material not being available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Material Number: Double-check the material number for any typos or errors.
  Check Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  Check Plant/Storage Location: Ensure that the material is created for the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master data.
  Review Material Status: Check if the material is active and not blocked. This can be done in the material master data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the material. If not, contact your SAP administrator.
  Data Synchronization: If your SAP system is integrated with other systems, ensure that data synchronization is functioning correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure and fields in the material master can help in troubleshooting.
  User Authorizations: Review user roles and authorizations if access issues are suspected.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.