How To Fix MM371 - 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: 371

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM371 - The material does not exist in distribution chain &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message MM371 ("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, or when processing transactions that involve the material.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system for the specified distribution chain.
  Incorrect Distribution Chain: The distribution chain specified in the transaction may be incorrect or does not match the material's configuration.
  Material Status: The material may be inactive or blocked for the specified distribution chain.
  Missing Views: The necessary views (e.g., Sales Organization, Plant) for the material in the specified distribution chain may not have been maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the system.
  Ensure that the material is created for the correct plant and sales organization.
  
  
  
  Verify Distribution Chain:
  
  Confirm that the distribution chain (Sales Organization and Distribution Channel) you are using is correct.
  You can check the distribution chain settings in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Material:
  
  If the material does not exist for the specified distribution chain, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01.
  Ensure that you fill in all necessary views, especially the Sales Organization and Plant views.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the distribution chain or how to create/update the material, consult with your SAP administrator or a colleague who has experience with material master data.
  
  
  
  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 known issues or additional guidance 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 resolve the MM371 error and ensure that the material is correctly set up in the system for the specified distribution chain.