How To Fix FASTEDM_INTERNAL020 - Units of measurement from &1 and &2 do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FASTEDM_INTERNAL -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Units of measurement from &1 and &2 do not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FASTEDM_INTERNAL020 - Units of measurement from &1 and &2 do not match ?

  The SAP error message FASTEDM_INTERNAL020 indicates that there is a mismatch between the units of measurement (UoM) for two different entities in a transaction or process. This typically occurs in scenarios involving material management, inventory, or data transfer where two different units of measurement are being compared or processed, and they do not align.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Units of Measurement: The most common cause is that the two entities (e.g., materials, products, or quantities) involved in the transaction are using different units of measurement. For example, one might be in kilograms while the other is in grams.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data or in the settings for the specific transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to mismatched units of measurement.
  Inconsistent Master Data: If the master data for materials or products is not consistent, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Units of Measurement: Verify the