How To Fix /SAPAPO/EDI012 - Material &1 (qualifier &2) could not be identified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/EDI -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Material &1 (qualifier &2) could not be identified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/EDI012 - Material &1 (qualifier &2) could not be identified ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/EDI012 Material &1 (qualifier &2) could not be identified typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a material in the system based on the provided qualifier. This can happen during the processing of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) messages, particularly when dealing with inbound or outbound data related to materials.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Defined: The material specified in the EDI message does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Qualifier: The qualifier used to identify the material may be incorrect or not properly defined in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained or may be inactive.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer from the EDI system to SAP, such as formatting errors or missing information.
  Configuration Issues: The EDI configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches in how materials are identified.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material number specified in the error message exists in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master.
  Verify Qualifier: Ensure that the qualifier used in the EDI message is correct and corresponds to the expected format in the SAP system.
  Review Master Data: Check the material master data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that the material is active and has all necessary views maintained.
  Check EDI Configuration: Review the EDI configuration settings in SAP to ensure that they are correctly set up to handle the materials being processed.
  Analyze EDI Messages: Use transaction codes like WE02 or WE05 to analyze the inbound EDI messages for any discrepancies or errors in the data being sent.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and its context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), WE02/WE05 (EDI Message Monitoring), and /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for checking planning data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in processing EDI messages, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect material identification.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.