How To Fix CM_REPORT_GEN_AV012 - .. Source spec. &1 was changed due to change in source spec. &2

CM_REPORT_GEN_AV012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_GEN_AV - Worklist Generation

• Message number: 012

• Message text: .. Source spec. &1 was changed due to change in source spec. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_GEN_AV012 - .. Source spec. &1 was changed due to change in source spec. &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_GEN_AV012 indicates that there has been a change in the source specification of a material or product, which has affected the report generation process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where source specifications are used to determine how materials are sourced and planned.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CM_REPORT_GEN_AV012 is triggered when:
  
  A source specification (source spec. &1) has been modified due to changes in another source specification (source spec. &2).
  This could happen due to changes in the master data, such as changes in the material master, vendor master, or other related data that impacts the sourcing strategy.
  The system detects that the report or planning run cannot proceed because the underlying data has changed, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Source Specifications:
  
  Review the source specifications for the materials involved. Ensure that the changes