How To Fix M2296 - The units from the source and reference fields are not compatible

M2296 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 296

• Message text: The units from the source and reference fields are not compatible

What causes this issue?

The designated source field has the unit &V1& (&V2&), the reference
field has the unit &V3& (&V4&). The unit &V2& cannot be converted into
the unit &V4&.

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?

Possible conversions are located in table TMC6U.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M2296 - Details

• The SAP error message M2296, which states "The units from the source and reference fields are not compatible," typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with inventory management, purchasing, or production planning. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the units of measure (UoM) used in the source field (e.g., the quantity being entered) and the reference field (e.g., the quantity expected by the system).
  Causes:
  
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The most common cause is that the unit of measure for the material being processed does not match the unit of measure expected by the system. For example, if you are trying to enter a quantity in kilograms but the system expects it in grams, this error will occur.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may have incorrect or inconsistent unit of measure settings. This can happen if the base unit of measure is not