How To Fix VK281 - The material & to be found corresponds with the material entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 281

• Message text: The material & to be found corresponds with the material entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK281 - The material & to be found corresponds with the material entered ?

  The SAP error message VK281 indicates that there is a mismatch between the material entered and the material that is expected in the context of pricing or condition records. This error typically occurs in the pricing procedure when the system cannot find a valid condition record for the material specified in the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Found: The material number entered does not exist in the system or is not valid for the current transaction.
  Condition Records Missing: There are no condition records set up for the material in the pricing procedure.
  Incorrect Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the sales document may not be appropriate for the material.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive, preventing it from being used in transactions.
  Sales Organization/Distribution Channel Issues: The material may not be valid for the specific sales organization or distribution channel being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Material Number: Check if the material number entered is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to confirm the material's details.
  Check Condition Records: Use transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to verify if there are valid condition records for the material in the relevant pricing condition types.
  Review Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the correct pricing procedure is assigned to the sales document type and that it includes the necessary condition types for the material.
  Material Status Check: Ensure that the material is active and not blocked for sales or distribution.
  Sales Org/Dist Channel Validation: Confirm that the material is valid for the sales organization and distribution channel being used in the transaction.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  
  
  Pricing Procedure Configuration: You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the pricing procedure is set up correctly for the materials and sales documents in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.