How To Fix SOAP_RFM_POSI261 - Material &1 not found in sales organization &2, distribution channel &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOAP_RFM_POSI - SOAP Services for Retail POS Inbound Messages

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Material &1 not found in sales organization &2, distribution channel &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOAP_RFM_POSI261 - Material &1 not found in sales organization &2, distribution channel &3 ?

  The SAP error message SOAP_RFM_POSI261 indicates that a specific material (identified by &1) is not found in the specified sales organization (&2) and distribution channel (&3). This error typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, where the system is trying to retrieve information about a material that is not set up correctly for the given sales organization and distribution channel.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system for the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master record.
  Sales Organization/Distribution Channel Configuration: The sales organization or distribution channel may not be properly configured to handle the material.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive for the specified sales organization or distribution channel.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check if the material exists for the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Sales Views:
  
  If the material exists but lacks the necessary sales views, you can add the sales organization and distribution channel views using transaction code MM02.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sales organization and distribution channel are correctly configured in the system. This can be checked in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify if the material is blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP support team or IT department for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration)
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Sales Organization Data, Sales Plant Data) are maintained for the material.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on material master data management and sales organization configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.