How To Fix PIC01201 - Material & is a member of a supersession chain

PIC01201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Material & is a member of a supersession chain

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& is a valid member of a supersession chain. The chains are
planned as objects in a predetermined sequence of materials. This
means, the oldest member of the chain must be planned first. Material
&V2& is in this chain.

System Response

The system changes internally from the material &V1& entered to the
first material of chain &V2& and then processes the whole chain.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01201 - Material & is a member of a supersession chain ?

  The SAP error message PIC01201 indicates that the material you are trying to process is part of a supersession chain. This typically occurs in scenarios where materials are replaced or upgraded by newer versions, and the system is enforcing rules related to these relationships.
  
  Cause:
  
  Supersession Chain: The material in question is linked to a supersession chain, meaning it has been replaced or is set to be replaced by another material. This is common in industries where products are frequently updated or improved.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in SAP may be set to prevent certain actions on materials that are part of a supersession chain to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion in inventory management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Supersession Chain: Review the supersession chain for the material. You can do this by navigating to the material master data and checking the "Supersession" tab. Identify the current active material and its relationship to the superseded material.
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