How To Fix 06169 - Order unit adopted from info record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Order unit adopted from info record

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.3526C0C9AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>order unit</> of the
<DS:GLOS.3526BFD2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>purchasing info record</>
differs from the order unit of the
<DS:GLOS.3526BF07AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>material master record</> or
the unit of measure specified in the purchase order.
Please check the order quantity entered in conjunction with the unit of
measure.

System Response

The order unit from the purchasing info record takes priority and will
be adopted in the item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06169 - Order unit adopted from info record ?

  The SAP error message 06169, which states "Order unit adopted from info record," typically occurs in the context of purchasing and material management when there is a mismatch or issue with the order unit specified in a purchase order or a material master record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Info Record Settings: The error often arises when the order unit defined in the info record (which is used for purchasing) does not match the order unit specified in the purchase order or material master.
  Material Master Data: If the material master data has a different order unit than what is specified in the info record, SAP will adopt the order unit from the info record, which can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how order units are handled, leading to this error if not set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Info Record: Review the info record for the material and vendor combination