How To Fix 53085 - Incorrect unit of measurement


53085 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

  • Message number: 085

  • Message text: Incorrect unit of measurement

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  • What causes this issue?

    The actual, default and target values have different units of
    measurement.

    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?

    Change the units of measurements so that they are identical.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


53085 - Details

  • The SAP error message 53085, "Incorrect unit of measurement," typically occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the unit of measurement (UoM) used in a transaction or data entry. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory management.
    Causes:
    
    Mismatch in UoM: The unit of measurement used in the transaction does not match the expected unit defined in the material master or the relevant configuration.
    Incorrect Configuration: The UoM settings in the material master or the relevant configuration settings may not be set up correctly.
    Conversion Issues: If there are conversion factors defined between different units of measurement, they may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
    Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors where the user inputs an incorrect or unsupported unit of measurement.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Material Master: Verify the unit of measurement settings in the material master record. Ensure that the

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