How To Fix LR270 - Unit & not permitted with an activity allocation

LR270 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Unit & not permitted with an activity allocation

What causes this issue?

You have entered a unit of measure with an activity allocation.
However, this is not permitted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the unit of measure.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR270 - Unit & not permitted with an activity allocation ?

  The SAP error message LR270 ("Unit & not permitted with an activity allocation") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the unit of measure (UoM) defined for an activity allocation and the unit of measure that is being used in the transaction. This error is common in scenarios involving cost allocations, especially when dealing with activity-based costing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The unit of measure defined for the activity allocation does not match the unit of measure of the cost object or the activity being allocated.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for the activity type or cost center may not allow the specified unit of measure.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the activity type, cost center, or other related objects may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure:
  
  Verify the unit of measure defined for the activity allocation in the configuration settings.
  Ensure