How To Fix PK417 - Error in material master for material number &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Error in material master for material number &3

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when reading material &v3&
in plant &v1& and warehouse number &v2&.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK417 - Error in material master for material number &3 ?

  The SAP error message PK417, which states "Error in material master for material number &3," typically indicates that there is an issue with the material master data for the specified material number. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of a production order, when trying to perform a goods movement, or when executing a transaction that requires valid material master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: Required fields in the material master may be incomplete or missing. This could include basic data, purchasing data, or sales data.
  Incorrect Status: The material may be set to a status that prevents it from being used in certain transactions (e.g., blocked for procurement or sales).
  Invalid Material Type: The material type may not be compatible with the operation being performed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data across different views of the material master (e.g., accounting, sales, purchasing).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the material master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data for the specified material number.
  Verify that all required fields are filled in and that the data is correct.
  
  
  
  Review Material Status:
  
  Check if the material is blocked for certain transactions. You can do this in the material master under the "Status" tab.
  If the material is blocked, you may need to unblock it or change its status.
  
  
  
  Validate Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Look for any inconsistencies in the different views of the material master. You may need to correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the material master data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MM04 (Display Material Changes)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the PK417 error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material master data management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PK417 error in SAP.