How To Fix PIC01013 - Material &1 not found in supersession chain

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Material &1 not found in supersession chain

What causes this issue?

Material or supersession chain or the FFF-class &V1& was not found.

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 if necessary, correct the entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01013 - Material &1 not found in supersession chain ?

  The SAP error message PIC01013 indicates that the specified material (denoted as &1) is not found in the supersession chain. This typically occurs in scenarios where materials are being replaced or substituted, and the system is unable to locate the material in the defined supersession relationships.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Defined in Supersession Chain: The material you are trying to access or use does not have a defined supersession relationship in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Supersession Chain Not Maintained: The supersession chain for the material may not have been properly maintained or updated in the system.
  Inactive or Deleted Material: The material may have been marked as inactive or deleted, which would prevent it from being found in the supersession chain.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Number: Verify that the material number you are using is correct and exists in the system.
  Review Supersession Chain:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the "Basic Data" or "Sales" views to see if the supersession chain is properly defined.
  Ensure that the material is listed as a predecessor or successor in the supersession chain.
  
  
  Maintain Supersession Relationships:
  
  If the supersession chain is not maintained, you can create or update it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and navigate to the relevant view to define the supersession relationships.
  
  
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is active and not marked for deletion. You can check this in the material master record.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to maintain the supersession chain, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Supersession Chain: This is a relationship between materials where one material replaces another. It is commonly used in scenarios where products are updated or phased out.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure you are familiar with the relevant views in the material master that pertain to supersession (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to supersession chains.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PIC01013 and ensure that the material is correctly defined within the supersession chain.