How To Fix LOP138 - The material &1 does not exist or is not activated. Business key &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LOP - Logistical contract options

• Message number: 138

• Message text: The material &1 does not exist or is not activated. Business key &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LOP138 - The material &1 does not exist or is not activated. Business key &2 ?

  The SAP error message LOP138 indicates that the system cannot find the specified material or that the material is not activated in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with materials in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Material Does Not Exist: The material number specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the material has not been created yet.
  Material Not Activated: The material exists but is not activated for the specific plant or storage location. This can happen if the material is newly created and has not been fully set up.
  Incorrect Business Key: The business key specified in the error message may not correspond to the material or may be incorrect.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or have a status that prevents it from being used in transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system. Enter the material number and verify its details.
  If the material does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code MM01.
  
  
  
  Activate Material:
  
  If the material exists but is not activated, ensure that it is activated for the relevant plant and storage location. You can do this by checking the material master data in MM03 and ensuring that all necessary views (like Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Key:
  
  Ensure that the business key (e.g., plant, storage location) is correct and corresponds to the material you are trying to use. Check for any discrepancies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Review the material status to ensure it is not blocked for transactions. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that all relevant views for the material are maintained, including Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, and Plant Data.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the LOP138 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.