How To Fix MK036 - Material &1 for unit of measure &2 and GTIN &3 does not exist

MK036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MK - Mass Handling in the Material Master

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Material &1 for unit of measure &2 and GTIN &3 does not exist

What causes this issue?

During the import of GTIN data from a file/from the clipboard, article
number &V1& was read for unit of measure &V2& and GTIN &V3&. However,
the article number does not yet exist in the system.

System Response

The relevant data line was flagged as having errors.

How to fix this error?

You can correct this error only by adjusting the data in your input
file/in the clipboard.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MK036 - Material &1 for unit of measure &2 and GTIN &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MK036 indicates that there is an issue with the material master data related to a specific unit of measure (UoM) and Global Trade Item Number (GTIN). The error message typically appears when you are trying to perform an operation that requires the material to be defined with the specified UoM and GTIN, but the system cannot find the relevant data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material with the specified GTIN and UoM has not been created or is not properly maintained in the system.
  Incorrect UoM or GTIN: The UoM or GTIN being used in the transaction does not match any existing entries in the material master.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing entries in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the GTIN or UoM for the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material