How To Fix M3309 - Material type & and industry & copied from master record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Material type & and industry & copied from master record

What causes this issue?

A material master record with this material number already exists.

System Response

The system has copied the material type and industry sector from the
existing material master record to the appropriate fields.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3309 - Material type & and industry & copied from master record ?

  The SAP error message M3309 typically indicates that there is an issue with the material type and industry sector when trying to create or modify a material master record. The message usually states that the material type and industry sector combination is not allowed or is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Material Type and Industry Sector Combination: The material type you are trying to use is not compatible with the specified industry sector. Each material type in SAP is associated with specific industry sectors, and if the combination does not exist in the configuration, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: The material type may not be properly configured in the system, or the industry sector may not be assigned correctly.
  Copying from Master Record: If you are copying a material master record, the source material may have a material type and industry sector that is not valid for the target material.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type and Industry Sector: Verify that the material type you are trying to use is valid for the specified industry sector. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO) and navigate to the relevant sections for material types and industry sectors. Ensure that the combinations are correctly defined.
  Use a Valid Combination: If you are copying from another material, ensure that the source material has a valid combination of material type and industry sector for the target material.
  Create a New Material: If the combination is not valid, consider creating a new material with a different, valid material type or industry sector.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on material types and industry sectors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to work with material master records.
  Material Type Configuration: The configuration for material types can be found under the following path in SPRO: 
  
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types > Define Attributes of Material Types.
  
  
  Industry Sector Configuration: The industry sector settings can be found in the same configuration area, where you can define which material types are allowed for which industry sectors.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management.