How To Fix VF091 - Material &1 has not been maintained.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Material &1 has not been maintained.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF091 - Material &1 has not been maintained. ?

  The SAP error message VF091 indicates that a material (denoted by &1) has not been maintained in the system for the relevant sales document or pricing procedure. This error typically occurs during the billing or sales order processing stages when the system cannot find the necessary material data.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system.
  Material Status: The material might be inactive or blocked for sales.
  Missing Data: Required data for the material (like sales views) may not have been maintained.
  Sales Organization: The material may not be assigned to the relevant sales organization or distribution channel.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure may not be set up correctly for the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 to display the material master.
  Ensure that the material exists and is active.
  Check if the necessary views (like Sales Org. Data and General Plant Data) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01.
  If it exists but is missing data, update the material using MM02.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Organization:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct sales organization and distribution channel.
  This can be checked in the Sales Org. Data view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly configured for the material.
  Check if the pricing condition records are maintained for the material in transaction code VK11.
  
  
  
  Check for Blocked Status:
  
  Verify if the material is blocked for sales or has a status that prevents it from being sold.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  VK11: Create Pricing Condition
  VK12: Change Pricing Condition
  VK13: Display Pricing Condition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and pricing procedures.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VF091 error and ensure that the material is properly maintained in the SAP system.