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 defined).
  Verify the entries for the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Correct the Alternative Unit of Measure:
  
  If the alternative unit of measure is the same as the base unit of measure, change it to a different unit that is appropriate for your business needs.
  Ensure that the alternative unit of measure is valid and makes sense in the context of the material.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the material master record.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Units of Measure: In SAP, each material can have multiple units of measure defined, including base unit, alternative units, and sales units. It is important to ensure that these units are configured correctly to avoid conflicts.
  Material Master Views: The material master has various views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.), and units of measure can be defined in different views depending on the context of use.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on configuring units of measure in the material master.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the L6073 error and ensure that your material master data is correctly configured.