How To Fix PIC01034 - Material in FFF class missing for inventory-managed manufacturer parts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Material in FFF class missing for inventory-managed manufacturer parts

What causes this issue?

Required entry missing.

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?

Enter a material of an <DS:GLOS.3607AFB8AECD4ABAE10000009B38F9B8>FFF
class</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01034 - Material in FFF class missing for inventory-managed manufacturer parts ?

  The SAP error message PIC01034 indicates that a material in the FFF (Finished Goods) class is missing for inventory-managed manufacturer parts. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management and material master data in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material in question may not have been created or may be incomplete in the material master data.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material might not be classified correctly, or it may not be set up as an inventory-managed part.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material types or the classification system in SAP.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as missing classification data or incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material exists and is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct material type and has the necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, Accounting) maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Classification:
  
  Check if the material is classified correctly in the classification system. You can do this by using transaction code CL03 to view the classification data.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the appropriate class and that all required characteristics are filled in.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings for material types and inventory management in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Ensure that the settings for inventory-managed materials are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and rectify any inconsistencies in the material data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  CL03 (Display Class)
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  
  
  
  Material Types: Understand the different material types in SAP and their implications for inventory management.
  
  
  Classification System: Familiarize yourself with how the classification system works in SAP and how materials are categorized.
  
  
  Inventory Management: Review the principles of inventory management in SAP, especially concerning manufacturer parts and finished goods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the PIC01034 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.