How To Fix LB148 - The proportion unit or product unit must be different to base UoM &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 148

• Message text: The proportion unit or product unit must be different to base UoM &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB148 - The proportion unit or product unit must be different to base UoM &1 ?

  The SAP error message LB148 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) configuration in your system. Specifically, it means that the proportion unit or product unit you are trying to use is the same as the base unit of measure (UoM) defined for the material. This is not allowed because the system requires that the proportion unit or product unit must be different from the base UoM.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The material master data may have been incorrectly configured, where the proportion unit or product unit is set to be the same as the base UoM.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a material, the user may have mistakenly entered the same unit for both the base UoM and the proportion/product unit.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 for change or MM03 for display).
  Check the units of measure section and ensure that the proportion unit and product unit are different from the base UoM.
  
  
  
  Modify Units of Measure:
  
  If you find that the proportion unit or product unit is the same as the base UoM, change it to a different unit that is appropriate for your business process.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct units of measure, consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to your business process documentation to determine the appropriate units.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Types: Understand the different types of UoMs in SAP, such as base UoM, sales UoM, purchase UoM, etc.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master that may affect UoM settings, such as Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, and Plant Data.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on units of measure and material master data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LB148 error and ensure that your material master data is correctly configured.