EDOCUMENT_IN012 - Goods or Service Indicator could not be determined at line item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_IN - Messages for eDocument India

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Goods or Service Indicator could not be determined at line item &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_IN012 - Goods or Service Indicator could not be determined at line item & ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_IN012 indicates that the system is unable to determine the Goods or Service Indicator for a specific line item in a document. This error typically arises in the context of electronic invoicing or document processing, particularly when dealing with the integration of e-documents in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The Goods or Service Indicator may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the material master, service master, or other related configuration settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The material or service being referenced in the line item may not have the Goods or Service Indicator defined in its master data.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type being processed may not be set up to handle the Goods or Service Indicator correctly.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material/Service Master Data:
  
  Go to the material or service master record and ensure that the Goods or Service Indicator is correctly defined.
  You can check this in transaction codes like MM03 (for material) or AC03 (for service).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the Goods or Service Indicator in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the settings for the document type and the relevant account assignment categories are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used supports the Goods or Service Indicator. You may need to adjust the settings for the document type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Review the line item data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could prevent the system from determining the Goods or Service Indicator.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the determination of the Goods or Service Indicator is failing.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, ME23N, FB60, and FB70 for reviewing documents and master data.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on electronic invoicing and the Goods or Service Indicator.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EDOCUMENT_IN012 error in your SAP system.