How To Fix O3212 - Tables T006 and T006_OIB do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Tables T006 and T006_OIB do not match

What causes this issue?

For Oil & Gas-specific unit of measure definitions, the IS-OIL
solution contains, starting with release 4.6B, table T006_OIB, which has
to be synchronized during a system upgrade with table T006 with a
special report (ROIBXUOM46B: XPRA to fill table T006_OIB for release
4.6B, ROIBXUOM_46C XPRA to fill table T006_OIB for release 4.6C,
ROIBXUOM_R3E for R3E release).

System Response

The maintenance transaction for units of measure has to be terminated.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Run the report ROIBXUOM_R3E to synchronize the two Customizing tables.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3212 - Tables T006 and T006_OIB do not match ?

  The SAP error message O3212 indicates that there is a mismatch between the entries in the tables T006 (Units of Measure) and T006_OIB (Units of Measure for the OIB). This error typically arises during operations that involve unit conversions or when trying to use a unit of measure that is not properly defined or synchronized between these two tables.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The entries in T006 and T006_OIB are not aligned. This can happen if units of measure were added, modified, or deleted without proper synchronization.
  Custom Developments: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate these tables, they may not be handling the data correctly.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that caused inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes SE11 or SE16 to view the contents of tables T006 and T006_OIB.
  Compare the entries in both tables to identify discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Tables:
  
  If you find that entries are missing in either table, you may need to manually add or correct the entries to ensure both tables match.
  You can use transaction code OX19 to maintain units of measure and ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Recreate Entries:
  
  If the issue persists, consider deleting the problematic entries and recreating them to ensure they are correctly linked in both tables.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  Review any custom developments that may interact with these tables to ensure they are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for errors and consider re-transporting the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16: Data Browser
  OX19: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for specific SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on units of measure and their configuration to ensure proper setup.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.