How To Fix RFM_ALIGNMENT034 - Missing material, characteristic values, sales order or PR details.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_ALIGNMENT -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Missing material, characteristic values, sales order or PR details.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_ALIGNMENT034 - Missing material, characteristic values, sales order or PR details. ?

  The SAP error message RFM_ALIGNMENT034 typically indicates that there is a problem with missing data related to material, characteristic values, sales orders, or purchase requisition (PR) details in the context of a specific process, such as sales order processing or material management. This error can occur in various scenarios, including when trying to create or process sales orders, purchase requisitions, or during the alignment of data between different modules.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material you are trying to use may not exist in the system or may not be properly set up.
  Missing Characteristic Values: If you are dealing with configurable materials, the required characteristic values may not be assigned or may be missing.
  Sales Order Issues: The sales order may not be correctly created, or it may reference materials or characteristics that are not available.
  Purchase Requisition Issues: Similar to sales orders, if the purchase requisition is missing required details or references invalid materials, this error can occur.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between different modules (e.g., Sales and Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM)).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material exists in the system and is correctly set up. Ensure that all necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing) are maintained.
  Review Characteristic Values: If applicable, check that all required characteristic values for configurable materials are assigned and valid.
  Validate Sales Order: Ensure that the sales order is correctly created and that all required fields are filled in. Check for any missing or incorrect references.
  Examine Purchase Requisition: If the error is related to a purchase requisition, ensure that all necessary details are provided and that the requisition references valid materials.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks between the relevant modules to identify any discrepancies. This may involve using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to inspect the relevant tables.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), and MM01 (Create Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for RFM_ALIGNMENT034 in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the data is missing or incorrect.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth analysis and assistance.