How To Fix PIC01016 - Material &1 cannot exist in &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Material &1 cannot exist in &2 and &3

What causes this issue?

Material created in supersession chain or FFF class &V2& and &V3&.

System Response

Material &V1& can not exist in &V2& and in &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Enter a material that does not yet exist in a supersession chain or in
an FFF-class.

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 PIC01016 - Material &1 cannot exist in &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message PIC01016 indicates that a material (denoted as &1) cannot exist in the specified locations (denoted as &2 and &3). This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or material master data, where the system is unable to find the specified material in the given storage locations or plants.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the specified plant or storage location.
  Incorrect Plant/Storage Location: The plant or storage location specified may be incorrect or does not match the material's configuration.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive, preventing it from being used in transactions.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing views or incomplete data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified locations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material exists in the specified plant and storage location. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Create Material: If the material does not exist, create it in the required plant and storage location using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  Verify Plant/Storage Location: Ensure that the correct plant and storage location are being used in the transaction. Double-check the input values.
  Check Material Status: Review the material status to ensure it is active and not blocked. You can check this in the material master data.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all necessary views of the material master are maintained and complete.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified locations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03, and MMBE (Stock Overview) to manage and check material data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on material management and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.