How To Fix FARR_MSG_CUSTOM836 - Item &1: The quantity unit in fulfillment differs from the orig. item


FARR_MSG_CUSTOM836 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FARR_MSG_CUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Revenue Accounting

  • Message number: 836

  • Message text: Item &1: The quantity unit in fulfillment differs from the orig. item

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  • What causes this issue?

    You try to transfer fulfillment RAIs. But the quantity unit of this RAI
    differs from the quantity unit of the corresponding order RAI.

    System Response

    Fulfillment RAI remains in raw status.

    How to fix this error?

    The quantity unit of the fulfillment and order RAI should be the same.
    You should update the quantity unit in the source system and generate
    new RAIs.
    In some specific cases is the difference in quantity unit between order
    RAI and fulfillment RAI allowed. In such case you can deactivate this
    error message in transaction OBA5.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_MSG_CUSTOM836 - Item &1: The quantity unit in fulfillment differs from the orig. item ?
    The SAP error message FARR_MSG_CUSTOM836 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the quantity unit used in the fulfillment process and the original item’s quantity unit in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Returns Management (ARM) or similar modules where items are being processed for returns, exchanges, or other fulfillment activities.
    
    Cause: Unit of Measure (UoM) Mismatch: The unit of measure for the item being fulfilled does not match the unit of measure defined for the original item in the system. For example, if the original item is defined in pieces (EA) but the fulfillment process is trying to process it in boxes (BX), this error will occur.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the return process settings that lead to this mismatch. Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the fulfillment process can lead to incorrect units being specified.
    Solution: Check Item

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