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