Message type: E = Error
Message class: ADPIC -
Message number: 040
Message text: aterial &1 is a member of a supersession chain
Material &v1& is a valid member of a supersession chain. The material
you have ordered has been replaced by current material &v2& in
supersession chain
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
If you want to procure the latest material, replace the originally
entered material with current material using material exchange.
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ADPIC040
- aterial &1 is a member of a supersession chain ?The SAP error message ADPIC040 indicates that the material you are trying to process is part of a supersession chain. This typically occurs in scenarios where materials have been replaced or superseded by newer versions, and the system is enforcing rules to maintain data integrity and prevent issues related to inventory management, procurement, or sales.
Cause: The error arises when you attempt to perform an action (like creating a purchase order, sales order, or inventory movement) on a material that is no longer valid for that action because it has been superseded by another material. This is a common practice in inventory management to ensure that obsolete materials are not used in transactions.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Identify the Supersession Chain: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the material's details and see which material it has been superseded by. Look for the "Supersession" tab or section
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