How To Fix IP106 - Unit & and counter unit & have different dimensions

IP106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Unit & and counter unit & have different dimensions

What causes this issue?

Unit &V2& of the <GL:counter>counter</> that has been entered has a
different <GL:dimension>dimension</> to unit &V1& of the
<GL:maintenance_cycle>maintenance cycle</>.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Carry out one of the following options:

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

Enter a counter with a suitable unit.
Change the cycle unit.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP106 - Unit & and counter unit & have different dimensions ?

  The SAP error message IP106 indicates that there is a mismatch in the dimensions of the units and counter units in a maintenance plan or task list. This typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and scheduling within the SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the units of measure (UoM) for the maintenance plan's counter and the unit of measure for the task or operation do not match. For example, if the counter is set to measure in hours but the task is defined in days, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP106 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Maintenance Plan:
  
  Go to the maintenance plan that is causing the error.
  Verify the counter unit and the task unit of measure. Ensure that they are compatible and represent the same dimension (e.g., both should be in hours, days, or another consistent unit).
  
  
  
  Adjust