How To Fix L6045 - Qty in base unit of measure <> qty in alternative unit of measure; (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L6 - LVS Link R/2 - ECC

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Qty in base unit of measure <> qty in alternative unit of measure; (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L6045 - Qty in base unit of measure <> qty in alternative unit of measure; (&) ?

  The SAP error message L6045 indicates a discrepancy between the quantity in the base unit of measure and the quantity in the alternative unit of measure for a material. This error typically occurs during inventory management processes, such as goods movements, stock transfers, or when creating purchase orders or sales orders.
  Cause:
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure for the material may not be correctly defined in the material master. This can lead to inconsistencies when trying to process transactions involving different units of measure.
  
  
  Conversion Factor Issues: The conversion factor between the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure may not be set correctly. This can cause the system to misinterpret the quantities being processed.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during transactions can lead to mismatches between the quantities in different units of measure.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to discrepancies in the units of measure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the units of measure defined for the material.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure are correctly defined and that the conversion factor is accurate.
  
  
  
  Verify Conversion Factors:
  
  In the material master, check the "Units of Measure" view to ensure that the conversion factors between the base unit and alternative unit are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction that triggered the error and ensure that the quantities entered are correct and consistent with the defined units of measure.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  If discrepancies are found, update the material master data accordingly. This may involve changing the conversion factors or correcting the units of measure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing units of measure and material master data.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in handling units of measure, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the behavior.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the L6045 error and ensure that your material transactions are processed correctly.