How To Fix KN064 - Material & & does not exist

KN064 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Material & & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to analyze a cost estimate for material &v2& in
plant &v1&. This material does not exist in the system.

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 entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN064 - Material & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KN064, which states "Material & & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a material that the system cannot find in the database. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during sales order processing, inventory management, or when creating purchase orders.
  Causes of the Error
  
  Material Not Created: The material you are trying to reference has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Deletion: The material may have been deleted or marked for deletion in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If you are working in a system with multiple environments (e.g., development, testing, production), there may be synchronization issues where the material exists in one environment but not in another.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive