How To Fix CP749 - Inspection char. unit of measure and material unit are incompatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 749

• Message text: Inspection char. unit of measure and material unit are incompatible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP749 - Inspection char. unit of measure and material unit are incompatible ?

  The SAP error message CP749 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the unit of measure (UoM) for an inspection characteristic and the unit of measure for the material in the context of quality management (QM) or production planning (PP). This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection lot, and the system detects that the units of measure do not match or are not compatible.
  Cause:
  
  Different Units of Measure: The inspection characteristic is defined with a unit of measure that does not match the unit of measure of the material being inspected.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or inspection plan where the units of measure are not aligned.
  Incorrect Inspection Plan: The inspection plan may have been set up incorrectly, leading to mismatched units of measure.
  Material Master Settings: The material master may have different units of measure defined for different views (e.g., purchasing, sales, and storage).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Characteristic: Review the inspection characteristic in the inspection plan to ensure that the unit of measure is compatible with the material's unit of measure.
  
  Go to the inspection plan and check the characteristics defined there.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master: Check the material master data for the material in question.
  
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and the units of measure for the relevant views (e.g., purchasing, sales) are consistent and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Inspection Plan: If the inspection plan is incorrect, you may need to adjust it to ensure that the units of measure match.
  
  You can do this by editing the inspection plan in transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Conversion: If necessary, consider using a conversion factor if the units of measure are different but can be converted (e.g., grams to kilograms).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on how to set up units of measure correctly in the context of quality management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  QP01 - Create Inspection Plan
  QP02 - Change Inspection Plan
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that units of measure are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CP749 error and ensure that the inspection characteristics and material units of measure are compatible.