How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_UNIT014 - Alternative units of measure are inconsistent; correct the values

COM_PRODUCT_UNIT014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_UNIT - Messages on Units of Measure

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Alternative units of measure are inconsistent; correct the values

What causes this issue?

The conversion factors you have entered for the alternative units of
measure
either do not correspond to the values in the units of measurement
table (example 1)
or are inconsistent (example 2)
&BEISPIEL& 1
You choose <LS>g</> as the base unit of measure and <LS>kg</> as the
alternative unit of measure. According to the units of measurement
table, 1,000 g = 1 kg. If you enter 900 g = 1 kg, your entry will not
correspond to the table.
&BEISPIEL& 2
You choose <LS>PC</> as the base unit of measure, <LS>kg</> as the
first alternative unit of measure, and <LS>g</> as the second
alternative unit. According to the units of measurement table, 1 kg =
1,000 g. You enter 2 pc = 1 kg, and 2 pc = 900 g. However, the units of
measurement table and your first entry both define that 2 pc = 1,000 g.

How to fix this error?

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.

COM_PRODUCT_UNIT014 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_UNIT014 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the alternative units of measure for a product. This typically occurs when the system detects that the conversion factors or the definitions of the alternative units of measure do not align correctly with the base unit of measure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Conversion Factors: The conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative units may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Alternative Units: Alternative units of measure may not be defined for the product.
  Incorrect Unit Definitions: The definitions of the units of measure may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the setup of the product master data can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP (transaction code MM02 for material master).
  Verify the base unit of measure and the alternative units of measure defined for