How To Fix M3305 - The material & does not exist or is not activated

M3305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 305

• Message text: The material & does not exist or is not activated

What causes this issue?

You wanted to display or process data on the material &V1&. However,
the material does not yet exist; that is, it has not yet been created,
or its creation has been scheduled, but the material has not yet been
activated.

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?

Check and correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3305 - The material & does not exist or is not activated ?

  The SAP error message M3305, which states "The material & does not exist or is not activated," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified material in the database or that the material is not activated for the relevant plant or storage location.
  Causes of Error M3305
  
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system. This can happen if the material master record was never set up.
  
  
  Material Not Activated: The material exists in the system but is not activated for the specific plant or storage location. This can occur if the material is marked as inactive or if it has not been extended to the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or may contain typographical errors.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view