How To Fix PIC01104 - Set &1 already exists in plant &2/MRP area &3 and has been extended

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Set &1 already exists in plant &2/MRP area &3 and has been extended

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01104 - Set &1 already exists in plant &2/MRP area &3 and has been extended ?

  The SAP error message PIC01104 indicates that there is an attempt to create or extend a material master record for a specific plant and MRP area, but the record already exists. This error typically occurs during the material master data maintenance process, particularly when dealing with the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) area.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new material master record for a plant and MRP area combination that already has an existing record.
  The existing record has already been extended or created, which means that the system recognizes that the material is already defined for that specific plant and MRP area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material already exists in the specified plant and MRP area.
  Enter the material number, plant, and MRP area to see if the record is already present.
  
  
  
  Extend the Material:
  
  If the material exists but is not extended to the desired MRP area, you can extend it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Select the appropriate views and enter the plant and MRP area to extend the material.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that you are entering the correct material number, plant, and MRP area. A typo or incorrect entry can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process, refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for material master data management.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find the existing record, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MM04: Material Change Documents
  
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Ensure you are familiar with the different views of the material master (Basic Data, MRP, Purchasing, etc.) as they may need to be maintained or extended.
  
  
  
  MRP Areas:
  
  Understand the concept of MRP areas in SAP, as they are used to manage inventory and planning at a more granular level than just the plant.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PIC01104 error and successfully manage your material master records in SAP.