How To Fix AV216 - &1 material-dependent measurement units transferred to ALE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AV - Decentral Order Control DASS

• Message number: 216

• Message text: &1 material-dependent measurement units transferred to ALE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AV216 - &1 material-dependent measurement units transferred to ALE ?

  The SAP error message AV216 indicates that there is an issue with the transfer of material-dependent measurement units to the Application Link Enabling (ALE) system. This error typically arises in the context of data transfer between different SAP systems or between an SAP system and an external system.
  Cause:
  The error message AV216 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for ALE may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in transferring material-dependent measurement units.
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may not be complete or may be missing necessary information related to measurement units.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the sending and receiving systems, such as different measurement units or missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transfer of measurement units.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AV216 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the ALE configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the necessary settings for material-dependent measurement units are correctly configured.
  Verify Material Master Data: Check the material master records to ensure that all required fields, especially those related to measurement units, are filled out correctly. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check between the sending and receiving systems. Ensure that the measurement units used in both systems are compatible and correctly defined.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed information about the error. This can provide insights into what specifically is causing the issue.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user or system performing the transfer has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data.
  Reprocess the IDoc: If the error occurred during the processing of an IDoc, you may need to reprocess the IDoc after correcting the underlying issue. Use transaction code WE19 to test and reprocess IDocs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  WE02: Display IDoc
  WE19: Test IDoc
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for ALE and IDoc processing for more detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to error AV216.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the AV216 error message in your SAP system.