How To Fix 8B470 - Material & possesses different NCM codes in different plants

8B470 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Material & possesses different NCM codes in different plants

What causes this issue?

The material is maintained in at least two plants. In each of the
plants, a different NCM code has been assigned to the material.

System Response

It is not possible to process this material.

How to fix this error?

Check which of the NCM codes is the correct one and maintain the
material in every plant with the same NCM code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

8B470 - Details

• The SAP error message 8B470 indicates that a material has different NCM (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul) codes assigned in different plants. This can occur in scenarios where a material is managed across multiple plants, and each plant has its own specific regulatory or classification requirements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Regulatory Requirements: Different plants may operate in different countries or regions, each with its own customs regulations and NCM codes.
  Data Entry Errors: Inconsistent data entry when creating or maintaining material master records can lead to discrepancies in NCM codes.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master may not be configured correctly to handle NCM codes consistently across plants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Standardize NCM Codes: Ensure that the NCM code for the material is standardized across all plants where the material is used. This may involve:
  
  Reviewing the NCM codes assigned to the material in each plant.
  Updating the material master records to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Use of Classification: If the material has different classifications based