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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 defined.
  
  
  
  Enter Quantity in Base Unit:
  
  If the system requires the quantity to be entered in the base unit of measure, make sure to enter the quantity in that unit.
  If you need to enter the quantity in an alternative unit, ensure that you also provide the equivalent quantity in the base unit.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Check the transaction you are performing (e.g., goods movement, purchase order, etc.) to ensure that the correct units of measure are being used.
  If applicable, review any user exits or custom code that might affect how quantities are processed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on unit of measure handling in the context of the transaction you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): In SAP, each material can have multiple units of measure defined, including a base unit and alternative units. The base unit is the primary unit used for inventory management.
  Material Master: The material master record contains all the information related to a material, including its units of measure, which are crucial for transactions involving that material.
  Conversion Factors: These are defined in the material master and are used to convert quantities between different units of measure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the quantities entered are consistent with the expected units of measure.