How To Fix BM393 - Units of measurement are assigned to different dimensions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 393

• Message text: Units of measurement are assigned to different dimensions

What causes this issue?

The unit &V1& is assigned to the dimension &V2& in the measurement unit
table, while the unit &V3& is assigned to the dimension &V4&.
The dimensions are different.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BM393 - Units of measurement are assigned to different dimensions ?

  The SAP error message BM393, which states "Units of measurement are assigned to different dimensions," typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management when there is a mismatch in the units of measurement (UoM) being used for a particular material or product. This error can arise during various transactions, such as when trying to create or change a material master record, or when performing inventory movements.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Different Dimensions: The units of measurement being used are assigned to different dimensions in the SAP system. For example, if you are trying to convert between weight (e.g., kilograms) and volume (e.g., liters), the system will not allow this because they represent different physical dimensions.
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The configuration of units of measurement in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may have inconsistencies,