How To Fix M3304 - Reference material does not exist

M3304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Reference material does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have entered the number of a material as the reference material.
However, a material master record has not yet been created for this
material.

How to fix this error?

Check the number entered and correct it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3304 - Reference material does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M3304, which states "Reference material does not exist," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a reference material that is required for a specific operation, such as creating a material document, performing a goods movement, or executing a production order.
  Causes of M3304 Error
  
  Material Not Created: The reference material you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for certain transactions.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not be available in the specified plant or storage location.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or related tables.
  
  Solutions to M3304 Error
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system. Enter the material number