How To Fix CATSXT060 - Diff. unit of meas. for activity type & and service no. & in derivation &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATSXT - Time Sheet

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Diff. unit of meas. for activity type & and service no. & in derivation &

What causes this issue?

In derivation &v3&, you have specified activity type &v1& and service
number &v3&. However, these have different units of measure.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATSXT060 - Diff. unit of meas. for activity type & and service no. & in derivation & ?

  The SAP error message CATSXT060 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the unit of measure (UoM) for an activity type and service number during the derivation process in the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) module. This error typically arises when the system encounters a mismatch between the expected unit of measure for an activity type and the actual unit of measure defined for the service number.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Units of Measure: The activity type and the service number may have different units of measure defined in the system. For example, if the activity type is defined in hours but the service number is defined in days, this discrepancy will trigger the error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Customizing settings for the activity types or service numbers.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the CATS timesheet could lead to this error if the user selects an incompatible combination of activity type and service number.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Customizing settings in SAP (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant sections for defining activity types and service numbers.
  Ensure that the units of measure for the activity type and service number are compatible.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Check the timesheet entries for the specific activity type and service number that triggered the error.
  Ensure that the correct combinations are being used and that the units of measure align.
  
  
  
  Adjust Activity Type or Service Number:
  
  If necessary, modify the configuration of either the activity type or the service number to ensure they have the same unit of measure.
  Alternatively, if the business process allows, consider using a different activity type or service number that matches the required unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring activity types and service numbers.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the timesheet entries can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CATS or SPRO for configuration and data entry.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that users entering data have the appropriate roles and authorizations to access the necessary configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CATSXT060 error and ensure that your CATS entries are processed correctly.