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: