How To Fix SPC01020 - Parts & and & are not interchangeable

SPC01020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Parts & and & are not interchangeable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPC01020 - Parts & and & are not interchangeable ?

  The SAP error message SPC01020 indicates that two parts (or materials) are not interchangeable in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios involving production planning, inventory management, or when trying to substitute one material for another in a bill of materials (BOM) or during a production order.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The materials in question may have different characteristics defined in their material master records, such as different units of measure, different material types, or different specifications that prevent them from being treated as interchangeable.
  
  
  BOM Configuration: If the materials are part of a BOM, the configuration may not allow for substitution due to specific settings or constraints defined in the BOM.
  
  
  Routing Issues: The routing associated with the materials may not allow for interchangeability, especially if the production process is sensitive to specific material properties.
  
  
  Quality Management: If one of the materials is subject to quality checks or has different quality specifications, it