How To Fix PK040 - Material &1 has not been created for storage location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Material &1 has not been created for storage location &2

What causes this issue?

The material is not maintained for the storage location that you want
to assign to the supply area.
The stock of a material that is used at a supply area is managed at
the storage location level that is assigned to the supply area.
In this case, the material must have been created for
this storage location.

How to fix this error?

Create the material for the corresponding storage location before you
create the control cycle.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK040 - Material &1 has not been created for storage location &2 ?

  The SAP error message PK040 indicates that a material has not been created for a specific storage location. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when trying to perform operations related to a material that is expected to exist in a certain storage location but does not.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The most common cause is that the material has not been created in the specified storage location. This can happen if the material master data has not been fully set up.
  Incorrect Storage Location: The storage location specified may be incorrect or not valid for the material.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on which storage locations they can be assigned to.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the material master or storage location data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Material for Storage Location:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM01 or MM02).
  Ensure that the material is created for the specific storage location. You can do this by selecting the appropriate views (e.g., Plant Data/Storage).
  If the material is not created, you will need to create it and specify the storage location.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction Code: MM03 to display the material master data and verify if the material exists for the specified storage location.
  Ensure that the storage location is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Storage Location:
  
  Check if the storage location is valid and active in the system. You can do this by navigating to the storage location settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material type allows for the creation of stock in the specified storage location. This can be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer 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
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on material management and error handling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PK040 error and ensure that the material is properly set up for the specified storage location.