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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 of measure defined for the material.
  Ensure that the alternative unit of measure is correctly defined and is compatible with the base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Conversion Factors:
  
  Verify the conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure. Ensure that they are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  If there are discrepancies, you may need to update the material master data (transaction code MM02) to correct the units of measure or to add missing information.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to units of measure in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that the units of measure are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling unit of measure issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  Unit of Measure Tables: You may want to check tables like T006 (Units of Measure) and T006A (Units of Measure: Language-Dependent Texts) for more details.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to unit of measure errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE705 error in SAP.