How To Fix PIC01003 - Material number &1 not found in &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Material number &1 not found in &2 &3

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& does not exist in an FFF class or a supersession chain.

System Response

Material &V1& does not exist in &V2& &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct, if necessary, the entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01003 - Material number &1 not found in &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message PIC01003 indicates that a specific material number (represented by &1) could not be found in the specified plant (represented by &2) and storage location (represented by &3). This error typically occurs in scenarios where the system is trying to access or process a material that does not exist in the specified context.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material number may not have been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Not Extended: The material may exist but has not been extended to the specified plant or storage location.
  Data Deletion: The material may have been deleted or marked for deletion in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the material in the specified plant/storage location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Material Number: Check if the material number is correct. Ensure there are no typos or formatting issues.
  Create or Extend Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01.
  If the material exists but is not extended to the specified plant/storage location, use transaction code MM02 to extend it.
  
  
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is not marked for deletion. You can check this in the material master data.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant/storage location.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or IT department for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured and maintained in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to material availability.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Review user roles and authorizations in the SAP system to ensure proper access rights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PIC01003 error and implement the appropriate solution.