How To Fix PMEVC_UI201 - Template material is identical to current material

PMEVC_UI201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Template material is identical to current material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI201 - Template material is identical to current material ?

  The SAP error message "PMEVC_UI201 Template material is identical to current material" typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying a material in the SAP system, particularly when using the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Material Management (MM) modules. This error indicates that the template material you are trying to use is the same as the material you are currently working on, which is not allowed in certain operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Identical Material: The system detects that the template material you are trying to use is the same as the current material. This can happen if you are trying to copy or create a new material based on an existing one, but the system recognizes that they are identical.
  Incorrect Template Selection: You may have inadvertently selected the same material as the template for creating or modifying another material.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be specific configurations or settings in your SAP system that prevent