How To Fix 8B099 - Unit of measure is different from the material master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Unit of measure is different from the material master

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure in the screen is different of the material master.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that you want to use this unit of measure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B099 - Unit of measure is different from the material master ?

  The SAP error message 8B099 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the unit of measure (UoM) being used in a transaction and the unit of measure defined in the material master record for that specific material. This error typically occurs during processes such as goods movements, inventory management, or when creating purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Units of Measure: The unit of measure you are trying to use in the transaction does not match the base unit of measure defined in the material master.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material master may have been set up incorrectly, or the unit of measure conversion factors may not be defined properly.
  User Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a unit of measure that is not valid for the material in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure defined for the material.
  Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use in your transaction is listed as an alternative unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Input:
  
  If you are entering a unit of measure manually, ensure that it matches one of the units defined in the material master.
  If necessary, change the unit of measure in your transaction to one that is valid for the material.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  If the unit of measure needs to be changed or added, you can do this using transaction code MM02 to modify the material master.
  Ensure that any changes made are consistent with business processes and that they are communicated to relevant stakeholders.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to units of measure. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team or reviewing the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (e.g., base unit, alternative units) and how they are used in SAP.
  Unit of Measure Conversion: Familiarize yourself with how SAP handles unit of measure conversions, including the conversion factors that can be defined in the material master.
  Documentation and Help: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing units of measure in the material master.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8B099 and ensure that the unit of measure used in your transactions aligns with the definitions in the material master.