How To Fix 06720 - Not possible to enter different order unit

06720 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Not possible to enter different order unit

What causes this issue?

You wish to use a different order unit to the one stored in the info
record.
You cannot do this because the <ZH>variable order unit</> indicator has
not be selected in the info record.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06720 - Not possible to enter different order unit ?

  The SAP error message "06720 Not possible to enter different order unit" typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the unit of measure (UoM) defined for a material and the unit of measure being used in a transaction, such as a goods movement or order entry. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to enter a quantity in a different unit of measure than what is defined in the material master or when the order unit does not match the stock unit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The material master may have a specific base unit of measure defined, and the transaction is attempting to use a different unit that is not allowed.
  Order Type Restrictions: Certain order types may have restrictions on the units of measure that can be used.
  Conversion Factors: If the conversion factors between different units of measure are not properly defined, it can lead to