How To Fix KN077 - & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 077

• Message text: & & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN077 - & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KN077 typically indicates that a specific customer master record does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various transactions where customer data is required, such as sales order processing, billing, or customer account management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer Master Record: The most common cause is that the customer master record for the specified customer number does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Customer Number: The customer number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Deletion: The customer record may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Company Code: The customer may exist, but not in the company code you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the customer master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Customer Number: Double-check the customer number you are entering to ensure it is correct.
  Check Customer Master Data: Use transaction code XD03 (Display Customer) or VD03 (Display Customer - Sales Area) to check if the customer exists in the system.
  Create Customer Record: If the customer does not exist, you may need to create a new customer master record using transaction code XD01 (Create Customer) or VD01 (Create Customer - Sales Area).
  Check Company Code: Ensure that you are looking for the customer in the correct company code. If the customer exists in another company code, you may need to switch to that company code.
  Review Deletion Flags: Check if the customer record has been flagged for deletion. If so, you may need to remove the deletion flag or create a new customer record.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access customer master data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03 - Display Customer
  VD03 - Display Customer - Sales Area
  XD01 - Create Customer
  VD01 - Create Customer - Sales Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on customer master data management and related transactions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.