How To Fix SPC01013 - Error searching for alternative unit of measure

SPC01013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error searching for alternative unit of measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPC01013 - Error searching for alternative unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message SPC01013 indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to find an alternative unit of measure (UoM) for a material. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is unable to convert or find a corresponding alternative UoM based on the defined settings in the material master or related configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Alternative UoM Configuration: The material master may not have an alternative unit of measure defined.
  Incorrect UoM Settings: The conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure may not be set up correctly.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data might be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Unit of Measure Group Issues: The unit of measure group assigned to the material may not include the required alternative UoMs.
  Transaction Context: The error may occur in specific transactions where alternative UoMs are expected but not configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master