How To Fix 06168 - Order unit copied from material master record

06168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Order unit copied from material master record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06168 - Order unit copied from material master record ?

  The SAP error message 06168, which states "Order unit copied from material master record," typically occurs in the context of production or inventory management when there is a mismatch or issue with the order unit defined in the material master record and the order being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Units: The order unit defined in the material master does not match the unit of measure being used in the order or transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or the order type that lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the order being created or processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the order unit defined in the Basic Data or Purchasing views.
  Ensure that the order unit is correctly set and matches the expected unit for the order.
  
  
  
  Review Order Settings:
  
  Check the