How To Fix L6073 - Alternative unit of measure & is the same as base unit of measure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Alternative unit of measure & is the same as base unit of measure &

What causes this issue?

The <GL:alternative_unit_of_measure>alternative unit of measure</> &V1&
is the same as the <GL:base_unit_of_measure>base unit of measure</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L6073 - Alternative unit of measure & is the same as base unit of measure & ?

  The SAP error message L6073 indicates that there is a conflict between the alternative unit of measure and the base unit of measure for a material. Specifically, it means that the alternative unit of measure you are trying to use is the same as the base unit of measure, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The alternative unit of measure has been set up incorrectly in the material master data.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the material master, the same value was mistakenly entered for both the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and correct the material master data:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to access the material master record.
  
  
  
  Check Units of Measure:
  
  Navigate to the "Basic Data" or "Purchasing" views (depending on where the alternative unit of measure is