How To Fix L6140 - Material & does not exist in sales organization/distr.channel &/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L6 - LVS Link R/2 - ECC

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Material & does not exist in sales organization/distr.channel &/&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L6140 - Material & does not exist in sales organization/distr.channel &/& ?

  The SAP error message L6140 indicates that a specific material does not exist in the specified sales organization and distribution channel. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a sales-related transaction (like creating a sales order or a quotation) for a material that has not been set up correctly in the system for the given sales organization and distribution channel.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system for the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  Incorrect Sales Organization/Distribution Channel: The sales organization or distribution channel specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not aligned with the material master data.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for sales in the specified sales organization or distribution channel.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data setup, such as missing views in the material master.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the material exists for the specified sales organization and distribution channel. You can do this by navigating to the Sales Organization Data view.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Material:
  
  If the material does not exist for the specified sales organization and distribution channel, you can create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or update it using MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that you fill in the necessary details in the Sales Organization Data view.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Organization and Distribution Channel:
  
  Verify that the sales organization and distribution channel you are using in your transaction are correct.
  If you are unsure, consult with your sales or logistics team to confirm the correct values.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked for sales. You can check this in the Sales Organization Data view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you have checked all the above and the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Sales Organization Data, Basic Data, etc.) are maintained for the material.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the L6140 error and ensure that the material is correctly set up for sales transactions in the specified sales organization and distribution channel.