How To Fix APPL_MM_IV_MODEL060 - Purchase order unit was derived from PO item &1 &2. Please check.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_IV_MODEL -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Purchase order unit was derived from PO item &1 &2. Please check.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_IV_MODEL060 - Purchase order unit was derived from PO item &1 &2. Please check. ?

  The SAP error message "APPL_MM_IV_MODEL060 Purchase order unit was derived from PO item &1 &2. Please check." typically occurs in the context of purchasing and inventory management when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a purchase order (PO) item. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Issues: The error often arises when the unit of measure for the purchase order item does not match the expected unit of measure in the material master or the purchasing info record.
  Conversion Factors: There may be issues with the conversion factors between different units of measure. For example, if the PO is created in a different unit than what is defined in the material master, it can lead to this error.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master or vendor master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to discrepancies in the unit of measure.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might interfere with the standard processing of purchase orders.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify the unit of measure settings. Ensure that the base unit of measure and purchasing unit of measure are correctly defined.
  Check if the material is set up for the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order:
  
  Open the purchase order (transaction code ME23N) and check the item details. Ensure that the unit of measure used in the PO matches the unit of measure defined in the material master.
  If necessary, change the unit of measure in the purchase order to match the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Info Records:
  
  Review the purchasing info record (transaction code ME13) for the vendor and material combination. Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined there as well.
  
  
  
  Conversion Factors:
  
  If you are using different units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly set up in the system. You can check this in the material master under the "Units of Measure" view.
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP technical team to check for any custom code or enhancements that might be affecting the purchase order processing.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and purchasing processes.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the relevant master data and purchase orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the APPL_MM_IV_MODEL060 error message in SAP.