How To Fix M3886 - Reference material's classification data has not been copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 886

• Message text: Reference material's classification data has not been copied

What causes this issue?

When creating the material master record, you specified a reference
material and chose the view <LS>Classification</>.

System Response

However, the classification data of the reference material could not be
copied to the current material since, for example, one or more classes
assigned to the reference material are no longer valid.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3886 - Reference material's classification data has not been copied ?

  The SAP error message M3886, "Reference material's classification data has not been copied," typically occurs during the process of creating or changing a material in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with materials that are classified using the classification system.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system attempted to copy classification data from a reference material to a new material, but the classification data could not be copied for some reason. Common causes include:
  
  Missing Classification Data: The reference material may not have any classification data assigned to it.
  Incompatible Material Types: The material types of the reference material and the new material may not be compatible for classification data copying.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the classification system that prevent the copying of classification data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the classification data of the reference material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3886 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Reference Material: Verify that the reference material has classification data assigned to it. You can do this by checking the classification view of the reference material in the material master.
  
  
  Material Type Compatibility: Ensure that the material type of the reference material is compatible with the material type of the new material. If they are not compatible, you may need to adjust the material type or choose a different reference material.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the classification system (transaction CL02 for class types and CL03 for classes) to ensure that the settings allow for the copying of classification data.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and copy classification data. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  Manual Entry: If copying is not possible, you may need to manually enter the classification data for the new material.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on classification data and material master management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and CL02/CL03 (Class Management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for M3886 in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M3886 error and implement a suitable solution.