How To Fix CN879 - Order unit does not correspond with unit from info record

CN879 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 879

• Message text: Order unit does not correspond with unit from info record

What causes this issue?

The order quantity unit, that is defined in the purchasing info record
does not correspond to the unit of measure you defined in the activity.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Check the unit of measure and make any necessary changes.
INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_VORGEHEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX
If you require a different unit for external processing, then you must
also change the purchasing info record.

<DS:TRAN.ME12>Change info record</>
ENDIF

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.

CN879 - Details

• The SAP error message CN879 ("Order unit does not correspond with unit from info record") typically occurs in the context of purchasing and procurement processes when there is a mismatch between the unit of measure specified in a purchase order and the unit of measure defined in the info record for the material.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the unit of measure (UoM) used in the purchase order does not match the unit of measure defined in the info record for the material. For example, if the info record specifies that the material is to be ordered in "KG" but the purchase order specifies "LB", this error will occur.
  
  
  Incorrect Info Record Setup: The info record may not have been set up correctly, or it may have been changed after the purchase order was created.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material master data may also have