How To Fix PIC01116 - The materials &1 and &2 belong to different MPN-MRP sets

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 116

• Message text: The materials &1 and &2 belong to different MPN-MRP sets

What causes this issue?

In item &V4& of purchasing document &V3& material &V1& should be
replaced by material &V2&. This is not possible, as both materials
belong to different MPN MRP-sets.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01116 - The materials &1 and &2 belong to different MPN-MRP sets ?

  The SAP error message PIC01116 indicates that there is a conflict between two materials in terms of their MPN (Manufacturer Part Number) and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) sets. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that involves both materials, such as a transfer, a production order, or a procurement process, and the system identifies that they are not compatible due to their different MPN-MRP configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different MPNs: The two materials have been assigned different Manufacturer Part Numbers, which means they are treated as distinct items in the system.
  Different MRP Types: The materials may have different MRP types or settings, which can affect how they are planned and managed in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data that lead to this error, such as incorrect settings in the MPN or MRP views.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master records for both