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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material data. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify and rectify any corruption or inconsistencies.
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is active and not marked for deletion. You can check this in the material master record.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to the material master and ensure they are set up correctly.
  Database Health Check: If there are indications of database issues, perform a health check on the database and resolve any underlying problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, MM02, and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs (SM21) and application logs (SLG1) for additional context around the error.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the PIC01004 error in your SAP system.