How To Fix M3385 - Reference material not in sales org. & distr. channel &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Reference material not in sales org. & distr. channel &

What causes this issue?

No sales data exists for this reference material in sales organization
&V1& distribution channel &V2&.

How to fix this error?

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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3385 - Reference material not in sales org. & distr. channel & ?

  The SAP error message M3385, which states "Reference material not in sales org. & distr. channel &," typically occurs when you are trying to create a sales order or perform a transaction involving a material that is not defined for the specific sales organization and distribution channel you are working with. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Data: The material you are trying to use is not set up in the material master for the specific sales organization and distribution channel.
  Sales Organization and Distribution Channel: The combination of sales organization and distribution channel does not have the necessary data for the material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data setup, such as missing views in the material master.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Enter the material number and check the views for Sales Organization Data (Sales Org 1 and Sales Org 2).
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Material Master:
  
  If the material is not set up for the required sales organization and distribution channel, you will need to create or update the material master data.
  Use Transaction Code: MM01 to create a new material or MM02 to update an existing one.
  Make sure to include the Sales Organization and Distribution Channel views.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, and Division) is correctly defined for the material.
  You can check this in the Sales Area Data section of the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the material master data, consult with your master data management team to ensure the material is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to sales and distribution to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and sales organization setup.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3385 error and ensure that the material is correctly set up for use in the specified sales organization and distribution channel.