How To Fix SPC01012 - Unit of measure from IDoc is not planned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Unit of measure from IDoc is not planned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPC01012 - Unit of measure from IDoc is not planned ?

  The SAP error message SPC01012 indicates that the unit of measure (UoM) provided in the IDoc (Intermediate Document) is not recognized or not planned in the system. This error typically occurs during the processing of IDocs related to materials, inventory, or logistics, where the system expects a specific unit of measure for a material but receives one that is not configured or valid.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect UoM in IDoc: The unit of measure sent in the IDoc does not match any of the units of measure defined for the material in SAP.
  Missing UoM Configuration: The unit of measure may not be defined in the material master or may not be set up correctly in the relevant configuration settings.
  Data Mapping Issues: There may be issues in the mapping of data between the source system and SAP, leading to incorrect UoM being sent.
  Material Master Issues: The material may not have the necessary UoM defined in its master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master data for the relevant material. Ensure that the unit of measure in the IDoc is defined in the material master under the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales).
  
  Transaction Code: MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  
  Update IDoc Mapping: If the UoM in the IDoc is incorrect, update the mapping in the source system or middleware to ensure the correct UoM is sent.
  
  
  Define Missing UoM: If the UoM is not defined in the material master, you can add it:
  
  Transaction Code: MM02 (Change Material)
  Navigate to the relevant views and add the required UoM.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration: Ensure that the unit of measure is configured correctly in the system. This can include checking the UoM conversion factors and ensuring that the UoM is active.
  
  Transaction Code: CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion)
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for the IDoc processing to ensure compliance with the expected formats and values.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the IDoc processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: Familiarize yourself with the specific IDoc type being used (e.g., MATMAS, ORDERS) to understand the expected structure and fields.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for material management and IDoc processing, such as WE02 (Display IDoc) and WE19 (Test IDoc).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SPC01012 error and implement a solution to resolve it.