How To Fix COM_ALTER_IDENT023 - No alternative ID type has been assigned to the product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ALTER_IDENT - Messages for Alternative Identifiers

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No alternative ID type has been assigned to the product

What causes this issue?

An alternative ID could not be found as the product has not been
assigned an alternative ID type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can assign an alternative ID type to a category in hierarchy
maintenance (transaction COMM_HIERARCHY).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ALTER_IDENT023 - No alternative ID type has been assigned to the product ?

  The SAP error message COM_ALTER_IDENT023 indicates that there is no alternative ID type assigned to a product in the system. This error typically arises in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with alternative identification methods for products, such as barcodes, vendor IDs, or other identification schemes.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the product in question does not have an alternative ID type assigned to it. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The product was created without specifying an alternative ID.
  The alternative ID type was removed or not configured properly in the system.
  There may be a configuration issue in the product master data settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP (transaction code MM02 for material master).
  Verify if the product has an alternative ID type assigned. If not, you will need to assign one.
  
  
  
  Assign Alternative ID:
  
  In the product master data, navigate to the relevant view (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, or Purchasing) where alternative IDs can be assigned.
  Add the appropriate alternative ID type and value for the product.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If you are unsure about which alternative ID types are available, check the configuration settings in the system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for product identification and ensure that the alternative ID types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the product data. Sometimes, data inconsistencies can lead to errors in identification.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the product functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Alternative ID Types: These can include various forms of identification such as UPC codes, EAN codes, or internal identification numbers.
  Master Data Management: Proper management of master data is crucial for ensuring that products are correctly identified and tracked throughout the supply chain.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on product master data and alternative ID management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.