How To Fix M3555 - Material type changed from & to &

M3555 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Material type changed from & to &

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M3555 - Details

• The SAP error message M3555 indicates that there has been a change in the material type of a material in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to perform an operation (such as creating a purchase order, goods movement, or inventory management) on a material that has had its material type changed, which can lead to inconsistencies in the data or processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Change: The primary cause of this error is that the material type of the material has been changed in the system. This can happen due to configuration changes or manual updates in the material master data.
  Data Inconsistency: The operation you are trying to perform may not be compatible with the new material type, leading to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on materials with different types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the material master data to confirm