How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC005 - Stock Segment for Item &1 and higher-level item donÆt match

RFM_MM_PUR_PC005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Stock Segment for Item &1 and higher-level item donÆt match

What causes this issue?

Stock segment of the item and the higher-level item is not the same.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a higher-level item that has the same stock segment as the
subitem.

Procedure for System Administrators

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RFM_MM_PUR_PC005 - Details

• The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC005 indicates that there is a mismatch between the stock segment of a specific item and its higher-level item in the context of materials management and purchasing. This error typically arises in scenarios involving stock segments, such as when dealing with configurable materials or when using the stock segment functionality in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Stock Segment Mismatch: The stock segment defined for the item (e.g., a component or sub-item) does not match the stock segment of its higher-level item (e.g., a finished product or assembly).
  
  Configuration Issues: If the item is part of a configurable material, the configuration settings may not align correctly.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as incorrect settings in the material type or plant-specific data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for both the item and