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 to ensure that the order unit is correctly defined. You can do this using transaction code ME13 (Display Info Record).
  Verify Material Master: Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 to ensure that the order unit is consistent with what is defined in the info record.
  Adjust Purchase Order: If you are creating or modifying a purchase order, ensure that the order unit matches the info record or the material master. You can do this in transaction code ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order).
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to order units in the purchasing module. They may need to adjust the configuration to ensure consistency across the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ME13 (Display Info Record), MM03 (Display Material), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing info records and material master data.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect how order units are processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 06169 and ensure that the order units are consistent across your purchasing documents.