How To Fix 88229 - Component unit of measure inconsistent with packaging

88229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Component unit of measure inconsistent with packaging

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88229 - Component unit of measure inconsistent with packaging ?

  The SAP error message 88229, which states "Component unit of measure inconsistent with packaging," typically occurs in the context of production or inventory management when there is a mismatch between the unit of measure (UoM) defined for a component and the packaging information associated with that component.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The unit of measure defined for the component in the material master does not match the unit of measure defined in the packaging data.
  Incorrect Packaging Information: The packaging information for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material types or the way the units of measure are defined in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors when creating or updating material master records can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the unit of measure settings