How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE705 - Unit of measure & used as alternative unit

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE705 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Unit of measure & used as alternative unit

What causes this issue?

You have changed the base unit of measure to a unit that the system
already considers as an alternative unit 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 CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE705 - Unit of measure & used as alternative unit ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE705 typically indicates an issue related to the unit of measure (UoM) being used in a product or material master record. Specifically, it suggests that the unit of measure being used as an alternative unit is not valid or is causing a conflict in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The alternative unit of measure specified may not be defined in the system or may not be compatible with the base unit of measure.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the unit of measure settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data entered for the material, such as incorrect conversion factors or missing entries.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to conflicts in the unit of measure settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the units