How To Fix /SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES012 - Error occurred when determining error message

/SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error occurred when determining error message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES012 - Error occurred when determining error message ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES012 typically indicates that there was an issue when the system attempted to determine or generate an error message related to a specific process or transaction in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error can arise from various underlying causes, and resolving it may require a systematic approach.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SCM settings or in the specific transaction you are trying to execute.
  Missing Data: Required data for the transaction may be missing or incomplete, leading to the inability to generate a proper error message.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or execute specific functions.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs or issues in the SAP system that are causing the error message to be triggered incorrectly.
  Custom Code: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be interfering with standard processes.
  
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