How To Fix ATP_ABC_SUBSTITUTION013 - Base unit of measure for product &1 and substitute product &2 differ

ATP_ABC_SUBSTITUTION013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATP_ABC_SUBSTITUTION - Message class for ABC Substitution Logic

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Base unit of measure for product &1 and substitute product &2 differ

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_ABC_SUBSTITUTION013 - Base unit of measure for product &1 and substitute product &2 differ ?

  The SAP error message ATP_ABC_SUBSTITUTION013 indicates that there is a mismatch in the base unit of measure between a product and its substitute product. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced ATP (Available-to-Promise) checks when trying to substitute one product for another during order processing or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Different Base Units of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the base unit of measure for the main product (product &1) is different from that of the substitute product (product &2). For example, if product &1 is measured in "pieces" and product &2 is measured in "kilograms," the system will not allow the substitution.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data where the base units of measure are not aligned or correctly defined.
  
  
  Master Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the material master records for the products involved, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Base Units