How To Fix CF080 - ------- Quantities and Units --------------------------------------------

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CF - PRT management messages

• Message number: 080

• Message text: ------- Quantities and Units --------------------------------------------

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CF080 - ------- Quantities and Units -------------------------------------------- ?

  The SAP error message CF080 typically relates to issues with quantities and units in the context of material management, production planning, or inventory management. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of production orders, goods movements, or when processing inventory data.
  Cause:
  The CF080 error message usually indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the quantities and units of measure being used in a transaction. Common causes include:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Issues: The unit of measure specified for a material may not match the expected unit in the transaction.
  Conversion Factors: There may be incorrect or missing conversion factors between different units of measure.
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity entered may not be compatible with the unit of measure defined for the material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or in the relevant transaction that are not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CF080 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction where the error occurred (e.g., production order, goods movement) and ensure that the quantities and units of measure are correctly entered.
  Make sure that the quantities are in the correct unit of measure as defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Verify Conversion Factors:
  
  If you are using multiple units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the relevant settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) to ensure that they are correctly configured for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If possible, try to replicate the issue with different materials or transactions to see if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), CO01 (Create Production Order), MIGO (Goods Movement).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the CF080 error.
  User Forums: Consider searching SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the CF080 error message in SAP.