How To Fix PHIN420 - Material has been already assigned to superior object

PHIN420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Material has been already assigned to superior object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN420 - Material has been already assigned to superior object ?

  The SAP error message PHIN420, which states "Material has been already assigned to superior object," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where materials or components are being assigned to a superior object, such as a Bill of Materials (BOM) or a project.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign a material to a superior object (like a BOM or a project) that has already been assigned to that object. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The material is already linked to the superior object, and the system does not allow multiple assignments.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a misunderstanding or error in the data entry process, leading to attempts to reassign the same material.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may restrict the assignment of materials to superior objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PHIN420 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
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