How To Fix CO897 - Order unit of measure &1 will be changed to unit of measure &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 897

• Message text: Order unit of measure &1 will be changed to unit of measure &2

What causes this issue?

A process order has been created without a material. The order quantity
is entered in a unit of measure that cannot be converted to the unit of
measure specified in the master recipe.

System Response

The system replaces the order unit of measure with the unit of measure
maintained in the recipe header.

How to fix this error?

Confirm this message. Order creation is continued with the changed unit
of measure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO897 - Order unit of measure &1 will be changed to unit of measure &2 ?

  The SAP error message CO897 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the order unit of measure and the unit of measure used in the system for a particular order. This typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders where the system is trying to convert or reconcile different units of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The order was created with a specific unit of measure, but the system has determined that it needs to change this to another unit of measure based on the material master data or the configuration settings.
  Material Master Settings: The material may have different units of measure defined in the material master, and the system is trying to align the order with the correct unit of measure.
  Conversion Factors: There may be issues with the conversion factors defined between different units of measure, leading the system to automatically adjust the order unit.
  Order Type Settings: Certain order types may have specific settings that dictate how units of measure are handled.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Material Master: Check the material master data for the relevant material to ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and that the conversion factors are accurate.
  Check Order Settings: Review the settings for the order type being used to ensure that it is configured correctly for the units of measure you intend to use.
  Adjust Order Unit of Measure: If necessary, manually adjust the order unit of measure to match the desired unit of measure before proceeding with the order.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling unit of measure issues in your version of SAP.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If the issue persists, consider implementing user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) to customize the behavior of unit of measure handling in your specific scenario.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Material Master Display), CO02 (Change Production Order), or COHV (Mass Processing of Production Orders) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling unit of measure discrepancies.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of unit of measure consistency and the implications of changing units of measure in production orders.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the CO897 error message effectively.