How To Fix KN088 - Selected item is not a material


KN088 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

  • Message number: 088

  • Message text: Selected item is not a material

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  • What causes this issue?

    The item you selected is not a material.

    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?

    Select a material from the list.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN088 - Selected item is not a material ?
    The SAP error message KN088 ("Selected item is not a material") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a material master record, but the selected item does not have a valid material number associated with it. This can happen in various transactions, such as creating or updating sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory management tasks.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Item Type: The item you are trying to process is not defined as a material in the SAP system. It could be a service, a non-stock item, or a different type of master data.
    Missing Material Master Record: The material number you are trying to use does not exist in the material master database.
    Inactive Material: The material may exist but is marked as inactive or obsolete in the system.
    Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the material number entered.
    
    Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to

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