How To Fix 30065 - Unit of measure cannot be changed due to existence of conditions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 30 - Service Master: Basic Data

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Unit of measure cannot be changed due to existence of conditions

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure cannot be changed because conditions relating to
the unit have already been defined for this service master record.

System Response

A change is not allowed in this situation.

How to fix this error?

Please delete the existing conditions that relate to the old unit of
measure. You will then be able to enter a new unit of measure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 30065 - Unit of measure cannot be changed due to existence of conditions ?

  The SAP error message 30065, "Unit of measure cannot be changed due to existence of conditions," typically occurs when you attempt to change the unit of measure (UoM) for a material or item in a sales document, purchase order, or similar transaction, but there are existing conditions (like pricing conditions) that are tied to the original unit of measure. 
  Cause:
  
  Existing Conditions: The primary cause of this error is that there are pricing conditions or other related conditions that are already defined for the item in the original unit of measure. These conditions are linked to the specific UoM, and changing the UoM would disrupt the integrity of these conditions.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes to the unit of measure.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict changes to the unit of measure if conditions are present.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Conditions:
  
  Review the pricing conditions associated with the item in the document. You can do this by navigating to the conditions tab in the sales order or purchase order.
  If there are conditions that are tied to the original unit of measure, you may need to delete or adjust these conditions before changing the UoM.
  
  
  
  Change Unit of Measure:
  
  If you have removed or adjusted the conditions, try changing the unit of measure again.
  Ensure that the new unit of measure is valid for the material and is defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Document Reprocessing:
  
  If the document is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change the status or reprocess the document (e.g., by saving it, closing it, or creating a new document).
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to check if there are any specific settings that prevent changing the unit of measure when conditions exist.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like ME22N (Change Purchase Order) or VA02 (Change Sales Order) to access the document and make necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up for the new unit of measure.
  Pricing Procedure: Understand how the pricing procedure works in your SAP system, as it may affect how conditions are applied based on the unit of measure.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  If you continue to experience issues, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.