How To Fix PIC02006 - Plant &1: Difference in material &2 for field &3. Value: &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC02 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Plant &1: Difference in material &2 for field &3. Value: &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC02006 - Plant &1: Difference in material &2 for field &3. Value: &4 ?

  The SAP error message PIC02006 typically indicates a discrepancy in the data related to a material in a specific plant. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during inventory management, material master updates, or when processing transactions related to materials.
  Cause:
  The error message PIC02006 is triggered when there is a mismatch in the expected value for a specific field of a material in a given plant. The placeholders in the message represent:
  
  &1: Plant
  &2: Material number
  &3: Field name (the specific field where the discrepancy is found)
  &4: The value that is causing the issue
  
  Common causes for this error include:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The data in the material master record may not be consistent across different views or plants.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the material management settings.
  User Input Error: Manual entries during transactions may have led to incorrect data being saved.
  Batch Management Issues: If batch management is enabled, discrepancies in batch data can also trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PIC02006 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the data for the specified material in the specified plant.
  Ensure that the values in the relevant fields are consistent and correct.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurred during a specific transaction (e.g., goods movement, inventory count), review the transaction data for any inconsistencies or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If the issue is related to configuration settings, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for material management are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Batch Data Check:
  
  If batch management is in use, check the batch data for the material to ensure that it is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), etc.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and error handling.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage your SAP support team or a consultant for further assistance.