How To Fix PK394 - Material &1 has not been created for stock transfer location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 394

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

What causes this issue?

You have not created material &v1& for the storage location of stock
transfer storage location &v2&.

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?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK394 - Material &1 has not been created for stock transfer location &2 ?

  The SAP error message PK394 indicates that a material has not been created for a specific stock transfer location. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management and logistics when trying to perform stock transfers or related operations.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Material Master Data Not Created: The material in question has not been created in the system for the specified stock transfer location.
  Incorrect Stock Transfer Location: The stock transfer location specified may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Missing Plant or Storage Location: The material may not be assigned to the plant or storage location associated with the stock transfer location.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the system from recognizing the material at the specified location.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK394 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and verify if the material exists for the specified stock transfer location.
  If it does not exist, create the material for the relevant plant and storage location using transaction code MM01.
  
  
  
  Verify Stock Transfer Location:
  
  Ensure that the stock transfer location is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings or by using transaction code OX09 to view the stock transfer locations.
  
  
  
  Assign Material to Plant/Storage Location:
  
  If the material exists but is not assigned to the correct plant or storage location, you may need to update the material master data to include the necessary assignments.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run any necessary consistency checks or reports to identify and correct any discrepancies in the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the material and stock transfer location.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OX09: Maintain Stock Transfer Locations
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the PK394 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.