How To Fix 8B553 - Unit of measure &2 for item &1 differs from unit &3 in reference document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Unit of measure &2 for item &1 differs from unit &3 in reference document

What causes this issue?

Different units of measure for an item inhibit a comparison with the
reference document.

System Response

Not possible to proceed.

How to fix this error?

Go back to the preceding document and change the unit of measure for
the item. Then bill again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B553 - Unit of measure &2 for item &1 differs from unit &3 in reference document ?

  The SAP error message 8B553 indicates a discrepancy in the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific item in a document compared to a reference document. This typically occurs in scenarios involving purchasing, sales, or inventory management where the unit of measure for an item in the current document does not match the unit of measure in the reference document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or delivery).
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Units of Measure: The unit of measure for the item in the current document (e.g., a goods receipt or invoice) does not match the unit of measure defined in the reference document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or the relevant document types that lead to this mismatch.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating or processing documents can lead to discrepancies in the unit of measure.
  Different UoM Settings: The material may have different units of measure set up in the material master, leading to confusion during transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Reference Document: Review the reference document (e.g., purchase order, sales order) to confirm the unit of measure used for the item.
  Verify Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the item in question to ensure that the correct units of measure are defined. This can be done using transaction code MM03.
  Adjust the Current Document: If the current document is incorrect, adjust the unit of measure to match the reference document. This may involve changing the UoM in the document or creating a new document with the correct UoM.
  Consult Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the unit of measure settings are correctly configured in the system.
  Training and Guidelines: Provide training or guidelines to users to minimize manual entry errors and ensure they understand the importance of matching units of measure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  Material Master Views: Check the Basic Data and Purchasing views for unit of measure settings.
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (e.g., base unit, order unit, sales unit) and how they relate to each other.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.