How To Fix ME728 - Order price unit & differs from unit & from purchase order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 728

• Message text: Order price unit & differs from unit & from purchase order

What causes this issue?

The order price unit &V1& from the IDoc differs from the one from the
purchase order &V2& (purchase order &V3& &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?

Get the supplier to send the correct order price unit and price unit in
the IDoc.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME728 - Order price unit & differs from unit & from purchase order ?

  The SAP error message ME728 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the order price unit and the unit of measure specified in the purchase order. This error typically occurs during the processing of purchase orders or when creating purchase requisitions, and it can prevent the completion of the transaction.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Mismatch in Units of Measure: The price unit defined in the material master or the purchase order does not match the unit of measure used in the purchase order.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or vendor may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the units of measure.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating or modifying purchase orders can lead to discrepancies in the units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME728 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Order:
  
  Review the purchase order to ensure that the units of measure are consistent. Verify the price unit and the order unit.
  Ensure that the quantity and unit of measure are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the units of measure defined for the material.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure, order unit, and price unit are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data (transaction code XK03) to ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined for the vendor.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings in the material management module (MM) to ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Purchase Order:
  
  If necessary, adjust the purchase order to match the correct units of measure. You may need to change the price unit or the order unit to resolve the discrepancy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling unit of measure issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  XK03 (Display Vendor Master)
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order)
  ME22N (Change Purchase Order)
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: 
  
  You can find unit of measure settings in the configuration under Logistics > Material Management > Basic Settings > Units of Measure.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ME728 error in SAP.