How To Fix AD_IC_SERVICES003 - The alternative unit '&1' cannot be used during material exchange

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD_IC_SERVICES - Message class for ADPIC consistency checks

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The alternative unit '&1' cannot be used during material exchange

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD_IC_SERVICES003 - The alternative unit '&1' cannot be used during material exchange ?

  The SAP error message AD_IC_SERVICES003 indicates that there is an issue with the alternative unit of measure (UoM) being used during a material exchange process. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to process a material transaction that involves an alternative unit of measure that is not configured correctly or is not allowed for the specific material.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The alternative unit of measure may not be properly defined in the material master data.
  Unit of Measure Conversion: There may be an issue with the conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow the use of alternative units of measure.
  Transaction Context: The specific transaction or process being executed may not support the use of alternative units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the alternative units of measure defined for the material.
  Ensure that the alternative unit of measure is correctly set up and that the conversion factors are accurate.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the settings in the configuration for units of measure (transaction code OME1) to ensure that the alternative unit is allowed for the material type and transaction type.
  
  
  
  Material Status:
  
  Verify the status of the material. If the material is blocked or has a status that restricts its use, you may need to change the status.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform supports the use of alternative units of measure. Some transactions may only allow the base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message AD_IC_SERVICES003.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and OME1 (Maintain Units of Measure) for managing material master data.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and unit of measure settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.