How To Fix PIC01004 - Error reading material &1. Exception: &2

PIC01004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error reading material &1. Exception: &2

What causes this issue?

The system could not read material &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check and correct, if necessary, the entry.
Check whether the material number is blocked.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01004 - Error reading material &1. Exception: &2 ?

  The SAP error message PIC01004, which states "Error reading material &1. Exception: &2," typically occurs when there is an issue with accessing or retrieving data related to a specific material in the SAP system. The placeholders &1 and &2 will be replaced with the specific material number and the exception message, respectively.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Found: The material number specified does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the material data.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the material master data or related tables.
  Inactive Material: The material may be marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or related modules.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database connection or integrity can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Material Number: Check if the material number (&1) is correct and exists in the system. You can