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Message type: E = Error
Message class: UCFI - Messages for Elim. of IU Profit/Loss
Message number: 046
Message text: Multiple supply chains exist between supplier &1 and inv.-managing CU &2
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UCFI046
- Multiple supply chains exist between supplier &1 and inv.-managing CU &2 ?The SAP error message UCFI046 indicates that there are multiple supply chains between a supplier and an inventory-managing business unit (CU). This situation can arise in scenarios where a supplier is linked to multiple supply chains, which can lead to confusion in inventory management and procurement processes.
Cause:
- Multiple Supply Chains: The primary cause of this error is that the system has identified more than one supply chain relationship between the specified supplier and the inventory-managing unit. This can happen due to:
- Incorrect or duplicate entries in the supply chain configuration.
- Changes in the supply chain setup that have not been properly updated in the system.
- Different purchasing organizations or plants being linked to the same supplier.
Solution:
To resolve the UCFI046 error, you can take the following steps:
Review Supply Chain Configuration:
- Check the supply chain configuration for the supplier and the inventory-managing unit. Ensure that there are no duplicate or conflicting entries.
- Use transaction codes like
ME11
(Create Purchasing Info Record) orME12
(Change Purchasing Info Record) to review the purchasing info records associated with the supplier.Consolidate Supply Chains:
- If multiple supply chains are not necessary, consider consolidating them. This may involve removing or merging duplicate entries in the configuration.
Check Master Data:
- Verify the master data for the supplier and the inventory-managing unit. Ensure that the data is consistent and correctly maintained.
Consult Documentation:
- Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing supply chains and resolving related errors.
Contact SAP Support:
- If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
Related Information:
ME11
, ME12
, ME13
(for purchasing info records), and MM01
, MM02
, MM03
(for material master data).By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UCFI046 error and implement a solution to resolve it.
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