How To Fix FSH_PP_MD003 - Deviation quantity not copied; material &1 and material &2 are different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_PP_MD - Message Class for PP Master Data

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Deviation quantity not copied; material &1 and material &2 are different

What causes this issue?

When you create a BOM by copying a BOM of one material (for example,
MATERIAL_1) to another material (for example, MATERIAL_2), the deviation
quantities of the first BOM are not copied to second BOM (that is,
MATERIAL_2) component. This happens as the two materials are not
identical.
You can copy the BOM with deviation quantities if the materials are
identical.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To copy a BOM of one material to another with deviation quantities,
ensure that both the materials must be the same.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_PP_MD003 - Deviation quantity not copied; material &1 and material &2 are different ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_MD003 indicates that there is a deviation in the quantity being processed between two materials in a production or planning scenario. Specifically, it states that the deviation quantity is not copied because the materials involved are different. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with material requirements planning (MRP) or production orders.
  Cause:
  
  Different Material Master Records: The materials involved may have different master data settings, such as different units of measure, valuation classes, or other attributes that prevent the system from copying the deviation quantity.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not allow for the copying of quantities between different materials.
  Inconsistent Data: The materials may have inconsistent data in terms of their characteristics, which can lead to the system rejecting the copying of quantities.
  Production Order Issues: If the error occurs during the processing of a production order, it may be due to the order referencing different materials that are not compatible.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master records for both materials involved in the error. Ensure that they have compatible settings, such as the same unit of measure and similar characteristics.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material planning and production. Ensure that the settings allow for the copying of quantities between different materials if that is the intended behavior.
  Adjust Production Orders: If the error occurs in the context of a production order, verify that the order is correctly set up and that the materials referenced are intended to be used together.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message, as it may provide additional context or steps to resolve the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), CO02 (Change Production Order), or MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to investigate the materials and their settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.