How To Fix EPRO457 - The formula profile and the profile copy have different measurement units

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPRO - Messages for EDM Profile Processing

• Message number: 457

• Message text: The formula profile and the profile copy have different measurement units

What causes this issue?

The unit of measurement (&v2&) from formula profile &v1& is not the same
as the unit of measurement (&v4&) from profile copy &v3&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To carry out a parallel update of a formula profile, the units of
measurement from the formula profile and the profile copy must be the
same.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPRO457 - The formula profile and the profile copy have different measurement units ?

  The SAP error message EPRO457 indicates that there is a mismatch between the measurement units of the formula profile and the profile copy in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Recipe Management. This error typically arises when you are trying to copy or modify a formula or recipe, and the system detects that the units of measurement for the components or ingredients do not match.
  Cause:
  
  Different Measurement Units: The most common cause of this error is that the original formula profile and the profile copy have components that are defined with different units of measurement (e.g., grams vs. kilograms, liters vs. milliliters).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or the formula profile settings that lead to discrepancies in measurement units.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors when defining the formula or copying it can also lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Measurement Units: Review the measurement units defined in both the original formula profile and the profile copy. Ensure that they are consistent across both profiles.
  
  Go to the formula profile in question and check the units of each component.
  Compare these with the units in the profile copy.
  
  
  
  Adjust Units: If you find discrepancies, you can either:
  
  Change the measurement units in the profile copy to match those in the original formula profile.
  Alternatively, adjust the original formula profile to match the units in the profile copy, if that is more appropriate for your business needs.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Profile: If the issue persists, consider recreating the profile copy from scratch, ensuring that you use the correct measurement units from the beginning.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing formula profiles and measurement units.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to review the settings related to measurement units in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials related to formula management in SAP for best practices.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPRO457 error and ensure that your formula profiles are correctly configured.