How To Fix IS245 - Material number (&1) is not the same as the construction type (initial)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Material number (&1) is not the same as the construction type (initial)

What causes this issue?

Synchronous maintenance of material number and construction type are
recommended for the equipment type in Customizing, or to be precise: If
the material number is maintained, then the construction type should
have the same value.

System Response

The construction type of the equipment was not previously maintained.
The system indicates that to maintain synchronicity, you should change
the construction types to &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the construction type should be changed and, if
necessary, make these changes manually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS245 - Material number (&1) is not the same as the construction type (initial) ?

  The SAP error message IS245 indicates that there is a mismatch between the material number and the construction type in the context of a bill of materials (BOM) or a related configuration. This error typically arises when the system expects a specific type of material based on the construction type defined in the system, but the material number provided does not conform to that expectation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Mismatch: The material number you are trying to use may not be compatible with the construction type defined in the BOM or the configuration settings.
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: The BOM may be set up incorrectly, leading to a mismatch between the material and the expected construction type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the material number or the construction type.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Material Number: Check the material number (&1) to