How To Fix PIC01083 - Material &1 entered belongs to &2 &3; function is therefore invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Material &1 entered belongs to &2 &3; function is therefore invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01083 - Material &1 entered belongs to &2 &3; function is therefore invalid ?

  The SAP error message PIC01083 indicates that the material you are trying to process is associated with a different plant or storage location than the one you are currently working with. This error typically arises in scenarios where materials are managed across multiple plants or storage locations, and the system is enforcing the rules related to material availability and usage.
  Cause:
  
  Material-Plant Assignment: The material you are trying to use is assigned to a different plant or storage location than the one you are currently in.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master that restrict the use of the material in certain plants or storage locations.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the wrong material number or plant/storage location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the plant and storage location assignments for the material in question.
  Ensure that the material is indeed assigned to the plant/storage location you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Correct Plant/Storage Location:
  
  If you are in the wrong plant or storage location, switch to the correct one where the material is assigned.
  If you need to use the material in a different plant, you may need to create a new material or extend the existing material to the desired plant (transaction code MM01 or MM02).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the material management module to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the use of the material in the specified plant/storage location.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are correctly maintained for the material.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant/storage location.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PIC01083 error and continue with your SAP processes.