How To Fix KN233 - Quantities with differing units added in the object list

KN233 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Quantities with differing units added in the object list

What causes this issue?

The actual, plan, target or control quantity can be made up of
quantities with differing units of measure. This means that the quantity
displays in the object list do not convey readily usable information.

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?

To obtain the exact quantities, double-click the cost element analysis
for the individual objects. The quantities are displayed there with the
relevant units of measure.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN233 - Quantities with differing units added in the object list ?

  The SAP error message KN233 ("Quantities with differing units added in the object list") typically occurs when there is an attempt to add or process quantities that are expressed in different units of measure (UoM) within a transaction or report. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Units of Measure: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to sum or process quantities that are in different units of measure. For example, if one item is measured in pieces (EA) and another in kilograms (KG), the system cannot perform operations on these quantities without a conversion.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for materials or products may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the units of measure.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master or the