How To Fix KV051 - No material master record selected

KV051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 051

• Message text: No material master record selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV051 - No material master record selected ?

  The SAP error message KV051 ("No material master record selected") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an operation related to materials (such as creating a sales order, purchase order, or inventory management) but the system cannot find a valid material master record for the specified material number. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material number you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for certain transactions (e.g., blocked for sales).
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the material master data is being updated or synchronized, it may not be available temporarily.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The material may not be assigned to the plant or storage location you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary