How To Fix /SPE/ID_HANDLING180 - Business function SPE_CI_1 required for STO additional item discrepancy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/ID_HANDLING -

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Business function SPE_CI_1 required for STO additional item discrepancy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/ID_HANDLING180 - Business function SPE_CI_1 required for STO additional item discrepancy ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/ID_HANDLING180 indicates that the business function SPE_CI_1 is required for handling discrepancies related to Stock Transport Orders (STO) when additional items are involved. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP S/4HANA environments, particularly when dealing with stock transport orders that have discrepancies in item handling.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the necessary business function (SPE_CI_1) is not activated in your SAP system. This function is essential for managing additional item discrepancies in stock transport orders, and without it, the system cannot process the relevant transactions.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the business function SPE_CI_1. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP System: Log in to your SAP system with appropriate administrative privileges.
  
  
  Transaction Code: Use transaction code SFW5 to access the Business Function Activation screen.
  
  
  Find the Business Function: In the list of available business functions, search for SPE_CI_1.
  
  
  Activate the Business Function: Select the business function and activate it. You may need to follow additional prompts or confirm your action.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If your system is part of a landscape with multiple environments (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, Production), ensure that the activation is transported to the relevant systems.
  
  
  Testing: After activation, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system can handle additional item discrepancies in STOs as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your version of SAP to understand the implications of activating this business function.
  Impact Analysis: Before activating any business function, it is advisable to conduct an impact analysis to understand how it may affect existing processes and configurations.
  Support: If you encounter issues during activation or if the error persists after activation, consider reaching out to SAP Support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your system can handle additional item discrepancies in stock transport orders effectively.