How To Fix M3868 - The control key you have entered does not exist

M3868 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 868

• Message text: The control key you have entered does not exist

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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M3868 - Details

• The SAP error message M3868, which states "The control key you have entered does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to use a control key in a transaction or process that is not recognized by the system. Control keys in SAP are used to define the type of operation that can be performed on a material, such as production, maintenance, or other activities.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Control Key: The control key you entered may be misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The control key may not have been configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the control key.
  Incorrect Transaction: The control key may not be applicable for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Control Key: Verify that the control key you are entering is correct. Ensure there are no typos