How To Fix /BEV1/NE004 - Material &1 from the purchase order does not match determined material &2

/BEV1/NE004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV1/NE -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Material &1 from the purchase order does not match determined material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV1/NE004 - Material &1 from the purchase order does not match determined material &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BEV1/NE004 indicates that there is a mismatch between the material specified in the purchase order and the material that has been determined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of procurement processes, particularly when dealing with purchase orders, material master data, or when using certain functionalities like subcontracting or stock transport orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Mismatch: The material specified in the purchase order does not match the material that the system has determined based on the configuration or the business logic.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master, purchasing info records, or vendor master data.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating the purchase order can lead to discrepancies.
  Changes in Material Master: If the material master data has been changed after the purchase order was created, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Different Plant or Storage Location: The material may be defined for