How To Fix CACSELT096 - Different unit of measure in &1 &2: &3 instead of &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSELT - ELT: Messages for Entitlement and Liability Transfer

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Different unit of measure in &1 &2: &3 instead of &4

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure &v4& is used for calculations in the transfer
process. However, this document uses a different unit of measure (&v3&).

System Response

No transfer is possible because the document is inconsistent.

How to fix this error?

Analyze the document.
If necessary, contact SAP support to resolve the inconsistencies.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSELT096 - Different unit of measure in &1 &2: &3 instead of &4 ?

  The SAP error message CACSELT096 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the unit of measure (UoM) between two related entities in a transaction. This typically occurs in scenarios involving materials, inventory management, or sales and distribution where the system expects a specific unit of measure but finds a different one.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Different Units of Measure: The system is trying to process a transaction where the unit of measure for the item being processed does not match the expected unit of measure. For example, if the system expects a quantity in "pieces" but receives it in "kilograms."
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the material master data or in the settings for the specific transaction type.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered the wrong unit of measure during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the units of measure defined for the material. Ensure that the base unit of measure and alternative units of measure are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the unit of measure being used matches the expected unit of measure for the material.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the issue is related to configuration, you may need to review the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., OME1 for unit of measure settings) to ensure that they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the unit of measure in the transaction and reprocess it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the transaction you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), or VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) depending on where the error occurs.
  Unit of Measure Settings: Understand how units of measure are defined in SAP, including base units, alternative units, and conversion factors.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CACSELT096 error in SAP.