How To Fix PIC01401 - Material is not valid. Current material is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Material is not valid. Current material is &1

<LS>&CAUSE&</>
The material you have ordered has been replaced.

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?

To procure the latest material, replace the originally entered material
with material &V1& by choosing <LS>Item -> More functions -> Exchange
part</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01401 - Material is not valid. Current material is &1 ?

  The SAP error message PIC01401 indicates that the material you are trying to use is not valid in the current context. The message typically appears in scenarios involving material management, such as during the creation or processing of production orders, purchase orders, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system.
  Material Status: The material might be blocked or have a status that prevents its use (e.g., "Blocked for Purchase" or "Blocked for Sales").
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not be assigned to the plant or storage location you are working with.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not be valid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Master Data Issues: There could be issues with the material master data, such as missing views or incomplete data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material exists in the system by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM01 (Create Material).
  Review Material Status: Check the status of the material to ensure it is not blocked. You can do this in the material master data.
  Validate Plant/Storage Location: Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master data.
  Check Material Type: Ensure that the material type is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Correct Master Data: If there are issues with the material master data, you may need to correct or complete the missing information.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03, and MM04 for creating, changing, displaying, and blocking materials.
  Material Master Views: Understand the different views of the material master (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, Accounting, etc.) and ensure they are properly maintained.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can also lead to this error. Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access and use the material.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.