How To Fix LB215 - Alternative unit of measure &1 has been checked and corrected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Alternative unit of measure &1 has been checked and corrected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB215 - Alternative unit of measure &1 has been checked and corrected ?

  The SAP error message LB215 indicates that there is an issue with the alternative unit of measure for a material in the system. This message typically arises during inventory management or when processing goods movements, and it suggests that the system has checked and corrected the alternative unit of measure for the specified material.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The alternative unit of measure for the material may not be correctly defined in the material master data.
  Unit of Measure Conversion Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LB215 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the alternative unit of measure settings under the "Basic Data" or "Purchasing" views.
  Ensure that the alternative unit of measure is correctly defined and that the conversion factors are accurate.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the unit of measure settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to "Logistics - General" > "Material Master" > "Basic Settings" > "Units of Measure" to ensure that the units are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Conversion Factors:
  
  If there are discrepancies in the conversion factors, correct them in the material master.
  
  
  
  Recheck Transactions:
  
  If the error occurred during a specific transaction (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue), reprocess the transaction after making the necessary corrections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling unit of measure issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  Unit of Measure Types: Understand the different types of units of measure (base unit, alternative unit, etc.) and how they interact in SAP.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the various views in the material master that may affect unit of measure settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the LB215 error in SAP.