How To Fix KM740 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 740

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist in plant &2

What causes this issue?

This material (plant/material number) has not been defined (Table
MARC).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry. If necessary, you must define the material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM740 - Material &1 does not exist in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message KM740, which states "Material &1 does not exist in plant &2," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to a material that the system cannot find in the specified plant. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during inventory management, production planning, or when creating purchase orders.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material has not been created in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant: The plant code entered is incorrect or does not match the plant where the material is supposed to exist.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for the specified plant.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization if the material was recently created or changed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material in the specified plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the specified plant.
  Ensure that you are entering the correct material number and plant code.
  
  
  
  Create Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, you can create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material). Make sure to specify the correct plant during the creation process.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Double-check the plant code you are using. Ensure that it is valid and corresponds to the correct location.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify if the material is active and not blocked for the specified plant. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the material was recently created, ensure that all relevant data has been updated and synchronized across the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure of material master data in SAP is crucial. It includes various views such as Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, and Plant Data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM740 error and implement the appropriate solution.