How To Fix PIC01078 - Material &1 entered is a &2, correct the entries

PIC01078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Material &1 entered is a &2, correct the entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01078 - Material &1 entered is a &2, correct the entries ?

  The SAP error message PIC01078 indicates that there is a mismatch between the material type and the expected type for the material you are trying to enter. The message format typically looks like this: "Material &1 entered is a &2, correct the entries," where &1 is the material number and &2 is the type of material that was entered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material you are trying to use is not of the expected type for the transaction you are performing. For example, if you are trying to post a goods movement for a finished product but the material is classified as a raw material, this error may occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master that do not align with the transaction requirements.
  Data Entry Errors: The material number may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it as a valid material type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Material Type: