How To Fix 06535 - Units of measure in agreement and requisition incompatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 535

• Message text: Units of measure in agreement and requisition incompatible

What causes this issue?

You have entered &V1& as the unit of measure in the
<GL:purchase_requisition>purchase requisition item</>, but the unit
that has been defined in the <GL:outline_agreement>outline agreement
item</> is &V2&. The two units must be the same.

How to fix this error?

Change the unit of measure of the purchase requisition or cancel the
assignment to the outline agreement item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06535 - Units of measure in agreement and requisition incompatible ?

  The SAP error message "06535 Units of measure in agreement and requisition incompatible" typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the units of measure (UoM) used in a purchase requisition and those defined in the corresponding purchase agreement. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a purchase order from a requisition or when trying to reference a purchase agreement in a procurement process.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Units of Measure: The unit of measure specified in the purchase requisition does not match the unit of measure defined in the purchase agreement. For example, if the requisition is in "pieces" but the agreement is in "boxes," this error will occur.
  Conversion Issues: If there are conversion factors defined between different units of measure, and they are not set up correctly, this can lead to incompatibility.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master data or vendor master data may have incorrect or inconsistent unit of measure settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Units of Measure: Review the units of measure in both the purchase requisition and the purchase agreement. Ensure they are compatible. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the purchase requisition and checking the UoM.
  Going to the purchase agreement and checking the UoM.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Requisition or Agreement: If there is a mismatch, you may need to either:
  
  Change the unit of measure in the purchase requisition to match the purchase agreement.
  Modify the purchase agreement to include the unit of measure used in the requisition, if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and that the conversion factors (if any) are set up properly.
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data: Ensure that the vendor master data is also consistent with the units of measure being used.
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team: If you are unsure about making changes, consult with your procurement or purchasing team to ensure that any adjustments align with business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) and ME33K (Display Purchasing Contract) to view the details of the requisition and agreement.
  Unit of Measure Configuration: If you need to set up or modify units of measure, you may need to access the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant purchasing or materials management sections.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on units of measure and procurement processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your procurement documents are compatible.