How To Fix BM013 - ISO code & belongs to another dimension

BM013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BM - Development class BZME - units of measure

• Message number: 013

• Message text: ISO code & belongs to another dimension

What causes this issue?

The ISO code for units "&V1&" is already in use in dimension "&V2&".

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use the ISO codes for units of measure only for units of the
appropriate dimension. If necessary, change the units of measure for
dimension "&V2&".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BM013 - ISO code & belongs to another dimension ?

  The SAP error message BM013, which states "ISO code & belongs to another dimension," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is a mismatch in the dimensions or hierarchies being used in a planning or reporting scenario.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dimension Mismatch: The ISO code you are trying to use is associated with a different dimension than the one currently being processed. This can happen if the data model has been altered or if there are inconsistencies in the dimension definitions.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an ISO code that does not exist in the expected dimension or has been incorrectly mapped.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the ISO code is part of a hierarchy, it may not be correctly linked to the dimension you are working with.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dimension Definitions: Verify that the ISO code you are using is correctly defined in the