How To Fix PIC02003 - Material master: Difference in material &1 for field &2. Value: &3

PIC02003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC02 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Material master: Difference in material &1 for field &2. Value: &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC02003 - Material master: Difference in material &1 for field &2. Value: &3 ?

  The SAP error message PIC02003 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the material master data for a specific field. The message format typically includes the material number (&1), the field name (&2), and the value that is causing the issue (&3). This error often arises during processes such as material creation, modification, or during transactions that involve material data.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The value in the specified field does not match the expected format or value range defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master that are not aligned with the data being entered or modified.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered an incorrect value that does not conform to the validation rules set for that field.
  Missing Data: Required fields may not have been filled out, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PIC02003 error, you can take