How To Fix SPC02823 - Material change not possible.IPN '&1' not same as partnumber '&2' in RFQ

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPC02 - Messages for 2nd phase of SPEC2000

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Material change not possible.IPN '&1' not same as partnumber '&2' in RFQ

What causes this issue?

Material change is not possible with Inquiry part number '&V1&'
different from the part number '&V2&' in the RFQ.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPC02823 - Material change not possible.IPN '&1' not same as partnumber '&2' in RFQ ?

  The SAP error message SPC02823 indicates that there is a mismatch between the internal part number (IPN) and the part number specified in the Request for Quotation (RFQ). This error typically occurs when trying to change a material in a transaction where the system expects the part number to match the internal part number associated with the material.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Part Numbers: The internal part number (IPN) for the material does not match the part number specified in the RFQ. This can happen if the material master data has been changed or if there was an error in data entry.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or the RFQ data, leading to this error.
  Incorrect Material Assignment: The material being referenced in the RFQ may not be correctly assigned or may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Part Numbers: Check the part numbers in both the material master and the RFQ. Ensure that they match. You can do this by navigating to the material master record and the RFQ in SAP.
  Update RFQ: If the part number in the RFQ is incorrect, update it to match the internal part number of the material.
  Check Material Master: If the internal part number has changed, ensure that the material master is updated correctly. You may need to consult with your material management team to confirm the correct part number.
  Recreate RFQ: If the RFQ is significantly out of sync with the material master, consider recreating the RFQ with the correct part number.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for creating RFQs and managing material data to ensure compliance with your organization's processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), ME41 (Create RFQ), and ME42 (Change RFQ) to access and modify the relevant data.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit material master data and RFQs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training for users involved in creating and managing RFQs to minimize data entry errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SPC02823 error and ensure that your RFQ and material data are consistent.