How To Fix MPN12004 - Material master from Mat1 to Mat2 is scrap

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN12 - Message Class: Exchange in Quotation

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Material master from Mat1 to Mat2 is scrap

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN12004 - Material master from Mat1 to Mat2 is scrap ?

  The SAP error message MPN12004 indicates that there is an issue with the material master data during a material transfer or movement. Specifically, it states that the material master from Mat1 to Mat2 is marked as scrap. This typically means that the system is trying to perform an operation involving a material that has been designated as scrap, which is not allowed for certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Material Status: The material in question (Mat1 or Mat2) has been set to a status that indicates it is scrap. This could be due to a previous decision to scrap the material because it is defective, obsolete, or no longer needed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master that prevent the movement of materials marked as scrap.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being performed may not be appropriate for materials that are marked as scrap.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Status: 
  
  Go to the material master record for both Mat1 and Mat2 and check their status. You can do this using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  If the material is indeed marked as scrap, you will need to determine if it should be reactivated or if the transaction should be adjusted to exclude scrap materials.
  
  
  
  Change Material Status:
  
  If the material should not be scrap, you can change its status using transaction code MM02 (Change Material). Make sure to update the relevant views and remove the scrap status if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Logic:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform is valid for the materials involved. If you are trying to transfer or move scrap materials, you may need to use a different process or transaction code that is designed for handling scrap.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling materials marked as scrap.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change material statuses or perform the transaction you are attempting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, Accounting, etc.) to understand how the status affects various processes.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material management include:
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  MB1A - Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B - Transfer Posting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPN12004 error and successfully manage your material master data.