How To Fix 4F277 - Material Type of & is changed from & to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Material Type of & is changed from & to &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4F277 - Material Type of & is changed from & to & ?

  The SAP error message 4F277 indicates that the material type of a material has been changed from one type to another. This message typically arises during operations that involve material master data, such as creating or changing a material. The error suggests that the system has detected an inconsistency or an issue with the material type change.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Change: The primary cause of this error is that the material type of a material is being changed, which is not allowed in certain contexts or configurations.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings or restrictions that prevent the change of material types for certain materials.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other data (e.g., BOMs, purchasing info records) that are affected by the material type change.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Material Type Change: Check if the change of material type is necessary. If it is not required, revert to the original material type.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the material master data to ensure that the change is permissible. This may involve checking the material type settings in SPRO (Customizing).
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to see if the material type can be changed under the current settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the implications of changing material types and any restrictions that may apply.
  Data Consistency Check: Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in related data (e.g., BOMs, purchasing info records) that could be causing the error.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Types: Material types in SAP define the attributes and behavior of materials. Common material types include raw materials, finished goods, and trading goods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Customizing Settings: The material type settings can be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO) under Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change material types, as restrictions may be in place based on user roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message 4F277 effectively.