How To Fix AIN_EPC021 - Not Possible to generate SSCC

AIN_EPC021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIN_EPC - EPC Related Message Class

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Not Possible to generate SSCC

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AIN_EPC021 - Details

• The SAP error message AIN_EPC021, which states "Not Possible to generate SSCC," typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals (ATTP) or similar applications where Serial Shipping Container Codes (SSCC) are generated for tracking and managing logistics.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to generate SSCCs. This could include missing settings in the number range configuration or the SSCC generation logic.
  
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for SSCCs may be exhausted or not defined correctly. Each SSCC must fall within a valid number range.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect information in the relevant master data (e.g., material master, batch master).
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate SSCCs.
  
  
  System Errors: There could be temporary system issues or bugs that prevent the