How To Fix 4F160 - Only the material type change has been considered for item &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 4F - Message class for India localization

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Only the material type change has been considered for item &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4F160 - Only the material type change has been considered for item &. ?

  The SAP error message 4F160 ("Only the material type change has been considered for item &.") typically occurs during the processing of a document (like a purchase order or a sales order) when there is an inconsistency related to the material type of an item. This message indicates that the system has detected a change in the material type, but it has not processed other changes that may have been made to the item.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Change: The primary cause of this error is that the material type of the item has been changed, and the system is only considering this change while ignoring other potential changes that may have been made to the item.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material master or the document being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the material management module that are not aligned with the changes being made.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify if the material type has been changed. If it has, ensure that all necessary data related to the new material type is correctly maintained in the material master.
  Review Document Changes: Look at the changes made to the document. If there are other changes that need to be considered, ensure they are valid and consistent with the new material type.
  Recreate the Document: If the error persists, consider recreating the document from scratch after ensuring that all relevant data is correct.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP MM (Material Management) consultant to review the settings related to material types and document processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to review and modify the material master or document.
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate for the material type being used.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material or document.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.