How To Fix WM196 - No reference MVKE for mat. no. & sales org. & distr. ch. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 196

• Message text: No reference MVKE for mat. no. & sales org. & distr. ch. &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM196 - No reference MVKE for mat. no. & sales org. & distr. ch. & ?

  The SAP error message WM196 indicates that there is no reference in the MVKE table for the specified material number, sales organization, and distribution channel. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management (WM) or when trying to process sales-related transactions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data in MVKE Table: The MVKE table contains sales organization and distribution channel data for materials. If the material number does not have an entry for the specified sales organization and distribution channel, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Sales Organization or Distribution Channel Issues: The sales organization or distribution channel may not be correctly set up or may not be valid for the material in question.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive, preventing it from being processed in sales transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check MVKE Table: Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to view the MVKE table and check if there is an entry for the specified material number, sales organization, and distribution channel. If there is no entry, you will need to create one.
  Create/Update MVKE Entry:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and enter the material number.
  Navigate to the Sales Organization Data view and ensure that the correct sales organization and distribution channel are set up.
  If necessary, create a new entry for the material in the MVKE table.
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly configured. Check other views such as Basic Data, Sales Org Data, and Plant Data.
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is not blocked for sales or is inactive. You can check this in the material master data.
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for maintaining material master data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SE16/SE16N: Data Browser for table views
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MVKE: Sales Organization Data for Material
  MARA: General Material Data
  MARC: Plant Data for Material
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material master data and sales organization setup.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WM196 error and ensure that the necessary data is correctly set up in your SAP system.