How To Fix 6R069 - The quantity entered (in &1) must also be entered in the base unit &2

6R069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6R - Messages for Retail MRP

• Message number: 069

• Message text: The quantity entered (in &1) must also be entered in the base unit &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6R069 - The quantity entered (in &1) must also be entered in the base unit &2 ?

  The SAP error message 6R069 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the quantity entered in a specific unit of measure and the base unit of measure defined for the material. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving inventory management, purchasing, or sales where unit conversions are necessary.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A quantity is entered in a unit of measure (UoM) that is not compatible with the base unit of measure (UoM defined in the material master).
  The system expects the quantity to be specified in the base unit of measure, but it is provided in a different unit without the necessary conversion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the base unit of measure and the alternative units of measure defined for the material.
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the base unit and the alternative units are correctly