How To Fix COM_ALTER_IDENT012 - Alternative ID type &1 was saved

COM_ALTER_IDENT012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ALTER_IDENT - Messages for Alternative Identifiers

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Alternative ID type &1 was saved

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COM_ALTER_IDENT012 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_ALTER_IDENT012 indicates that an alternative ID type (identified by &1) has been saved in the system. This message typically arises in the context of managing alternative identification methods for master data, such as materials, vendors, or customers.
  
  Cause:
  The error message itself is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message indicating that an alternative ID type has been successfully saved. However, if you are encountering issues related to this message, it could be due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The alternative ID type may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or conflicts with existing data related to the alternative ID.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to manage alternative IDs.
  
  
  Solution:
  To address the situation related to this message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the alternative ID type is correctly configured in the system. This can be done through the