How To Fix MAT_MESSAGES110 - Quantity Conv: Quantity Unit Code should be equal to Base Unit of Measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAT_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 110

• Message text: Quantity Conv: Quantity Unit Code should be equal to Base Unit of Measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MAT_MESSAGES110 - Quantity Conv: Quantity Unit Code should be equal to Base Unit of Measure ?

  The SAP error message MAT_MESSAGES110 indicates that there is a mismatch between the quantity unit code and the base unit of measure for a material. This typically occurs during transactions involving material management, such as when creating or updating material master data, or during goods movements.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the unit of measure (UoM) being used for a quantity does not match the base unit of measure defined for that material. Each material in SAP has a base unit of measure, which is the primary unit used for inventory management and transactions. If you attempt to enter a quantity in a different unit of measure that is not compatible with the base unit, this error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the base unit of measure defined for the material.
  Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is compatible with the base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the unit of measure conversion settings (transaction code OMW1).
  Ensure that the conversion factors between the base unit and the other units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Transaction:
  
  If you are entering a quantity in a transaction (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue), make sure to use the correct unit of measure that matches the base unit of measure or is properly converted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to unit of measure settings and material master data for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Base Unit of Measure: This is the primary unit in which the material is managed in inventory. It is defined in the material master and is crucial for all transactions involving that material.
  Unit of Measure Conversion: SAP allows for the definition of conversion factors between different units of measure. Ensure that these conversions are set up correctly to avoid discrepancies.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMW1: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the error message MAT_MESSAGES110.