How To Fix KI193 - Quantity or unit of measure is different in FI and CO document lines

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Quantity or unit of measure is different in FI and CO document lines

What causes this issue?

The quantity in the FI document row has been changed to &V1& &V2&,
while the quantity in the corresponding posting row in the CO document
is still &V3& &V4&. In addition, this quantity is updated in CO in a
standard unit of measure.

System Response

Subsequent changes to the quantity are not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Change the quantity and the unit of measure back to their original
values.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI193 - Quantity or unit of measure is different in FI and CO document lines ?

  The SAP error message KI193 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the quantity or unit of measure in the Financial Accounting (FI) document and the Controlling (CO) document lines. This error typically arises during the posting of a document that involves both FI and CO, such as when you are trying to allocate costs or when there are internal orders involved.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Units of Measure: The quantity or unit of measure in the FI document does not match the corresponding CO document. This can happen if the same material or service is recorded in different units in FI and CO.
  Different Quantities: The quantity posted in the FI document may differ from the quantity in the CO document. This can occur due to manual entries or incorrect configurations.
  Currency Differences: If the documents are in different currencies, it may lead to discrepancies in the quantities or units of measure.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area or the settings for the relevant cost elements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Entries: Review the FI and CO documents to ensure that the quantities and units of measure are consistent. You can do this by using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) for FI and KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) for CO.
  Adjust Quantities: If discrepancies are found, adjust the quantities or units of measure in either the FI or CO document to ensure they match.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the controlling area and ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and consistent across both FI and CO.
  Repost the Document: After making the necessary adjustments, repost the document to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to view and edit both FI and CO documents.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in financial postings to minimize errors related to unit of measure and quantity discrepancies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KI193 error in SAP.