How To Fix PIC01084 - Material &1 not valid for &2 &3 - &2 is corrected automatically with &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Material &1 not valid for &2 &3 - &2 is corrected automatically with &4

What causes this issue?

The entered material &V1& is not suitable for &V2& with the value &V3&.
&V2& is replaced with the correct value &V4& because the material has a
higher priority.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Press Enter once more and the corresponding maintenance screen appears.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01084 - Material &1 not valid for &2 &3 - &2 is corrected automatically with &4 ?

  The SAP error message PIC01084 indicates that there is an issue with the material specified in the system. The message typically means that the material (denoted as &1) is not valid for the specified plant (denoted as &2) and storage location (denoted as &3). The message also indicates that the system has automatically corrected the plant or storage location to a valid one (denoted as &4).
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Material: The material you are trying to use is not valid for the specified plant or storage location. This could be due to:
  
  The material not being created or activated for that specific plant.
  The material being marked as inactive or discontinued.
  The material not being assigned to the correct storage location.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data or in the plant/storage location settings.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong plant or storage location is being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check if the material exists for the specified plant and storage location.
  Ensure that the material is active and has the necessary views maintained (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.).
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Confirm that the plant and storage location are correctly set up in the system.
  Check if the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) to ensure that the material type and plant settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the plant or storage location in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further details on the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM01 (Create Material)
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views for the material are maintained for the specific plant and storage location.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.