How To Fix EIN306 - Commodity code &1 is assigned to special unit of measure &2

EIN306 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIN - Foreign Trade: General Messages - Continuation

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Commodity code &1 is assigned to special unit of measure &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIN306 - Commodity code &1 is assigned to special unit of measure &2 ?

  The SAP error message EIN306 indicates that a commodity code is assigned to a special unit of measure that is not compatible with the transaction you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with material master data and commodity codes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Unit of Measure: The commodity code you are trying to use is linked to a special unit of measure that does not match the unit of measure you are using in your transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that incorrectly link the commodity code to a unit of measure that is not intended for general use.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong commodity code or unit of measure is being selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Commodity Code Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master record and check the commodity code assigned to the material.
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