How To Fix SPC01002 - Material in one of the sub-items to be changed is wrong

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPC01 - Message: EDI Purchase Order Change (A&D SPC)

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Material in one of the sub-items to be changed is wrong

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPC01002 - Material in one of the sub-items to be changed is wrong ?

  The SAP error message SPC01002 indicates that there is an issue with the material specified in one of the sub-items of a document, such as a sales order, purchase order, or production order. This error typically arises when the material number is incorrect, not available, or does not match the expected criteria for the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may not exist in the system or may have been mistyped.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked for certain operations (e.g., blocked for sales, procurement, or production).
  Material Type: The material type may not be compatible with the operation being performed (e.g., trying to use a non-stock material in a stock-related transaction).
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The material may not be available in the specified plant or storage location.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Material Number: Check the material number for accuracy. Ensure that it exists in the system and is correctly entered.
  Check Material Status: Review the status of the material in the material master. Ensure it is not blocked for the intended use.
  Review Material Type: Confirm that the material type is appropriate for the transaction you are attempting to perform.
  Check Plant/Storage Location: Ensure that the material is available in the correct plant and storage location. You can do this by checking the stock overview.
  Update Master Data: If there are issues with the material master data, update the necessary fields to ensure that all required information is correct and complete.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM01 (Create Material) to check or update material details.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or change material data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SPC01002 error in SAP.