How To Fix KM593 - Representative material missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 593

• Message text: Representative material missing

Diagnosis
Controlling area &V1& contains no representative material which meets
your selection criteria.
For this reason, it is not possible to perform quantity-based planning
of goods movements based on transfer prices or material direct costs
from Product Costing.
System response
The function cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the representative materials in Customizing by performing the
following activities:
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK1Z053>Activate Representative Materials</>,
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK1Z051>Choose Representative Materials</>,
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK18KEO> Derive Representative Materials</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM593 - Representative material missing ?

  The SAP error message KM593, which states "Representative material missing," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Costing or Material Management modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a representative material for a specific costing variant or scenario, which is necessary for calculating costs or performing certain operations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Representative Material: The most common cause is that the representative material has not been defined in the system for the relevant costing variant or scenario.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the costing setup, such as missing links between materials and their representative counterparts.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in master data, such as material master records or costing variants, can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the costing variant may not be correctly configured to point to the appropriate representative material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Representative Material:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and ensure that a representative material is defined for the costing variant you are using.
  You can do this by navigating to the appropriate transaction (e.g., OKKN for costing variants) and checking the settings.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master records are complete and correctly configured. Ensure that all necessary views (like Basic Data, Accounting, and Costing) are filled out.
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material master and check for any missing information.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant Settings:
  
  Check the costing variant settings to ensure that they are correctly configured to use the representative material.
  Ensure that the costing variant is assigned to the correct valuation area and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to product costing and representative materials for additional guidance on configuration and setup.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation into the specific configuration and data may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  CK11N: Create Material Cost Estimate
  OKKN: Maintain Costing Variants
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Product Costing for further assistance.