How To Fix KG076 - Quantities with different units cannot be added together


KG076 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

  • Message number: 076

  • Message text: Quantities with different units cannot be added together

  • Show details Hide details
  • What causes this issue?

    This error occurs in the following situations:
    Quantities in different units already exist for a profitability
    segment.
    The unit of the quantities already planned differs from that found by
    derivation (usually the unit in the material master, if you are
    planning a material).
    You tried to aggregate values with different values in the unit field.
    This happens in the following situations:
    The unit field was not entered in the general data selection or in the
    rows or columns of the planning layout. (The unit as an attribute is
    not sufficient!)
    You selected "Summarize" for the characteristic "Unit of measure" on
    the "Processing Rules" screen in automatic planning.

    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?

    Add the characteristic "Unit of measure" to your planning layout.
    In automatic planning, choose "Retain" for the characteristic "Unit of
    measure.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


Smart SAP Assistant

  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG076 - Quantities with different units cannot be added together ?
    The SAP error message KG076, which states "Quantities with different units cannot be added together," typically occurs in the context of inventory management, production planning, or any module where quantities are being processed. This error indicates that there is an attempt to perform an operation (like addition) on quantities that are expressed in different units of measure (UoM), which is not allowed.
    
    Cause: Different Units of Measure: The most common cause is that the quantities being processed are in different units (e.g., kilograms vs. grams, liters vs. milliliters).
    Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the material master data where the base unit of measure is not set correctly. Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to inconsistencies in the units of measure. Conversion Factors: If the conversion factors between different units are not defined or are incorrect, this can lead to the error.
    Solution: Check Units of Measure: Verify the units of

    Already have an account? Login here!




Instant HelpGet instant SAP help. Sign up for our Free Essentials Plan.


Related SAP Error Messages

Click the links below to see the following related messages:

Click on this link to search all SAP messages.


Rating
ERPlingo simplifies finding the accurate answers to SAP message errors. I now use every week. A must have tool for anyone working with SAP! Highly recommended!
Rate 1
Kent Bettisworth
Executive SAP Consultant