How To Fix PRC_MESSAGES009 - Material &1 is managed as customer material &2 (please check)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Material &1 is managed as customer material &2 (please check)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES009 - Material &1 is managed as customer material &2 (please check) ?

  The SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES009 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) is being managed as a customer material (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in scenarios where the material is linked to a specific customer and is subject to customer-specific settings or conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Customer-Specific Material Management: The material in question is set up in the system to be managed specifically for a customer. This means that the material may have unique attributes, pricing, or conditions that are tied to that customer.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the material master data or in the customer master data that is causing the system to flag this message.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the material and customer records, leading to this error message being triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the material &1. Ensure that it is correctly configured and that it is indeed intended to be managed as a customer material.
  Check Customer Master Data: Similarly, review the customer master data for customer &2. Ensure that the settings related to customer-specific materials are correctly configured.
  Review Sales Order or Purchase Order: If this error occurs during the processing of a sales order or purchase order, check the relevant documents to ensure that the material and customer are correctly linked and that there are no discrepancies.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and setup of your SAP environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), VD03 (Display Customer), or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to PRC_MESSAGES009 for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding customer material management to understand the implications and configurations involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.