How To Fix KN064 - Material & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 or blocked for certain transactions.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Verify Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the system.
  Ensure that you are using the correct material number.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  If the material exists, check its status to ensure it is active and not blocked or marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Create the Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If you suspect data synchronization issues, consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the data is consistent across environments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals for specific processes related to the material in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KN064 error and implement the appropriate solution.