/BEV1/NE004 - Material &1 from the purchase order does not match determined material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV1/NE -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Material &1 from the purchase order does not match determined material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV1/NE004 - Material &1 from the purchase order does not match determined material &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BEV1/NE004 indicates that there is a mismatch between the material specified in the purchase order and the material that has been determined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of procurement processes, particularly when dealing with purchase orders, material master data, or when using certain functionalities like subcontracting or stock transport orders.
  Cause:
  
  Material Mismatch: The material specified in the purchase order does not match the material that the system has determined based on the configuration or the business logic.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master, purchasing info records, or vendor master data.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating the purchase order can lead to discrepancies.
  Changes in Material Master: If the material master data has been changed after the purchase order was created, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Different Plant or Storage Location: The material may be defined for a different plant or storage location than what is specified in the purchase order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Purchase Order: Check the purchase order for the correct material number and ensure it matches the intended material.
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for both materials involved to ensure they are correctly configured and that there are no discrepancies.
  Review Info Records: If applicable, check the purchasing info records to ensure that they are set up correctly for the vendor and material combination.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to manual entry, correct the purchase order with the right material number.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to materials, purchasing, and vendor data.
  Recreate Purchase Order: In some cases, it may be necessary to delete and recreate the purchase order with the correct material.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), or MM03 (Display Material) to investigate the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchasing and material management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.