How To Fix RFM_ALIGNMENT047 - Material of PR &1 item &2 and PO &3 item &4 do not match.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_ALIGNMENT -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Material of PR &1 item &2 and PO &3 item &4 do not match.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_ALIGNMENT047 - Material of PR &1 item &2 and PO &3 item &4 do not match. ?

  The SAP error message RFM_ALIGNMENT047 indicates a mismatch between the material specified in a Purchase Requisition (PR) and the corresponding Purchase Order (PO). This error typically arises when there are discrepancies in the material master data or the way the materials are referenced in the PR and PO.
  Cause:
  
  Material Mismatch: The material number in the PR does not match the material number in the PO.
  Different Plant or Storage Location: The PR and PO may refer to different plants or storage locations, leading to a mismatch.
  Changes in Material Master: If the material master data has been changed after the PR was created, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category in the PR may not be compatible with the item category in the PO.
  Different Units of Measure: The units of measure for the materials in the PR and PO may not match.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Material Numbers: Check the material numbers in both the PR and PO to ensure they match. If they do not, correct the PR or PO as necessary.
  Check Plant and Storage Location: Ensure that both the PR and PO reference the same plant and storage location.
  Review Material Master Changes: If there have been changes to the material master, ensure that the PR and PO are updated accordingly.
  Check Item Categories: Ensure that the item categories in both documents are compatible and correctly set up.
  Unit of Measure: Verify that the units of measure for the materials in both documents are the same. If they differ, adjust them accordingly.
  Recreate Documents: If necessary, you may need to recreate the PR or PO to resolve the mismatch.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the details of the PR and PO.
  Material Master Data: Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and check for any discrepancies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to PRs and POs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RFM_ALIGNMENT047 error message in SAP.