How To Fix M3888 - You have specified different order units


M3888 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: M3 - Material Master

  • Message number: 888

  • Message text: You have specified different order units

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3888 - You have specified different order units ?
    The SAP error message M3888, "You have specified different order units," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management when there is a mismatch between the units of measure for a material in a transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory movements.
    
    Cause: The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons: Different Units of Measure: The order unit specified in the transaction does not match the base unit of measure defined for the material in the material master record. Conversion Issues: There may be issues with the conversion factors between different units of measure. For example, if you are trying to order a material in kilograms but the base unit is in grams, and the conversion factor is not set correctly, this error can occur.
    Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system regarding units of

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