How To Fix /ACCGO/UIS_API186 - EXTID &1: &2 is not a valid specific material for material &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/UIS_API -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: EXTID &1: &2 is not a valid specific material for material &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_API186 - EXTID &1: &2 is not a valid specific material for material &3 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_API186 EXTID &1: &2 is not a valid specific material for material &3 typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with specific materials or product variants. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize the specified external ID (&1) or the specific material (&2) as valid for the given material number (&3).
  Causes:
  
  Invalid External ID: The external ID provided does not correspond to any existing specific material in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up, or the specific material may not be assigned to the main material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific material.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for handling specific materials may not be correctly defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify External ID and Specific Material: Check the external ID and specific material against the material master data to ensure they are valid and correctly entered.
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the material in question to ensure that the specific material is correctly assigned and active.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies or missing entries.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specific material.
  Consult Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings related to specific materials to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system bug or requires deeper investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to look at the relevant database tables.
  Tables Involved: Familiarize yourself with tables such as MARA (General Material Data), MARC (Plant Data for Material), and MARD (Storage Location Data for Material) to understand how materials are structured in SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to material management and specific materials for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.