How To Fix KV105 - Base unit for material (&1) not same as order unit (delivery unit) (&2)

KV105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Base unit for material (&1) not same as order unit (delivery unit) (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV105 - Base unit for material (&1) not same as order unit (delivery unit) (&2) ?

  The SAP error message KV105 indicates a mismatch between the base unit of measure for a material and the order unit (or delivery unit) specified in a transaction. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving sales orders, deliveries, or inventory management where the system expects the units to be consistent.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The base unit of measure for the material is different from the unit of measure used in the order or delivery. For example, if the base unit is set to "pieces" but the order is placed in "boxes," this mismatch will trigger the error.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly configured. The base unit of measure and the order unit should be aligned.
  Transaction Data: The transaction data (like sales order or delivery) may have been entered incorrectly, specifying a different unit of measure than what is defined in the material master.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
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