How To Fix MM362 - The material does not exist in distribution chain &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 362

• Message text: The material does not exist in distribution chain &1 &2

What causes this issue?

The system could not transfer the sales text (parameter
MATERIALLONGTEXT) because the field TEXT_NAME contains a distribution
chain to which the material is not assigned.

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 whether the field TEXT_NAME in the parameter MATERIALLONGTEXT
contains the correct value. If it does, check whether the material has
been assigned to the distribution chain
specified in field MATERIALLONGTEXT-TEXT_NAME.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM362 - The material does not exist in distribution chain &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message MM362 ("The material does not exist in distribution chain &1 &2") typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when you attempt to perform an operation related to a material that is not defined in the specified distribution chain. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating or changing a material master record, processing a purchase order, or executing a sales order.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Material Master Data Not Created: The material you are trying to access has not been created for the specified distribution chain (Sales Organization and Distribution Channel).
  Incorrect Distribution Chain: The distribution chain specified in the transaction does not match any existing distribution chain for the material.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive in the specified distribution chain.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM362 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the material exists for the specified distribution chain (Sales Organization and Distribution Channel).
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Create Material for Distribution Chain:
  
  If the material does not exist for the specified distribution chain, create it by:
  
  Using transaction code MM01.
  Enter the necessary details, including the Sales Organization and Distribution Channel.
  Ensure that all required views (e.g., Sales, Purchasing) are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive in the distribution chain.
  You can check this in the material master data under the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check if the distribution chain is correctly configured in the system.
  Ensure that the Sales Organization and Distribution Channel are set up properly in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider consulting with your SAP support team or referring to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MMR1: Material Master Record Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and distribution chains.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MM362 error in SAP.