How To Fix /ACCGO/UIS_API181 - EXTID &1: Material &2 on PO/STO is different from material &3 on LDC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/UIS_API -

• Message number: 181

• Message text: EXTID &1: Material &2 on PO/STO is different from material &3 on LDC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_API181 - EXTID &1: Material &2 on PO/STO is different from material &3 on LDC ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_API181 EXTID &1: Material &2 on PO/STO is different from material &3 on LDC typically occurs in the context of logistics and procurement processes, particularly when dealing with Purchase Orders (PO) or Stock Transport Orders (STO) and their associated materials.
  Cause:
  This error indicates a mismatch between the material specified in the Purchase Order or Stock Transport Order and the material that is expected or defined in the Logistics Data Center (LDC). The error message components can be broken down as follows:
  
  EXTID &1: External ID related to the transaction.
  Material &2: The material number as per the PO/STO.
  Material &3: The material number as per the LDC.
  
  The mismatch can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect material numbers entered in the PO/STO or LDC.
  Material Master Changes: Changes made to the material master data that have not been reflected in the associated documents.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the system that leads to discrepancies between the documents.
  Transport Issues: If the materials are being transported between different plants or storage locations, there may be inconsistencies in the material definitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Verify Material Numbers: Check the material numbers in the PO/STO and compare them with the material numbers in the LDC. Ensure that they match.
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for both materials involved. Ensure that the relevant details (like plant, storage location, etc.) are consistent and correctly maintained.
  
  
  Update PO/STO: If the material in the PO/STO is incorrect, update it to reflect the correct material as per the LDC.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the system to ensure that they are set up correctly for the materials and their respective transactions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP notes or documentation related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to investigate the PO/STO details.
  Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data and verify the details.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.