How To Fix 06721 - Not possible to enter different order unit

06721 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 721

• 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
material master record.
You cannot do this because the <ZH>variable order unit</> indicator has
not be selected in the material master 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 06721 - Not possible to enter different order unit ?

  The SAP error message "06721 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 during the creation of a purchase order, sales order, or production order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The material master may have a specific base unit of measure defined, and the system does not allow the entry of a different unit of measure that is not compatible with the defined base unit.
  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 the units of measure are not properly defined, the system may not allow the entry of a different order unit.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that restricts changes to the unit of measure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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