How To Fix ME729 - Price unit & from IDoc differs from unit of purchase order &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 729

• Message text: Price unit & from IDoc differs from unit of purchase order &

What causes this issue?

The 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 you 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 ME729 - Price unit & from IDoc differs from unit of purchase order & ?

  The SAP error message ME729 indicates that there is a mismatch between the price unit specified in the IDoc (Intermediate Document) and the unit of measure in the purchase order. This error typically occurs during the processing of inbound IDocs related to purchase orders, such as when receiving goods or processing invoices.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The unit of measure (UoM) defined in the IDoc does not match the unit of measure defined in the purchase order. For example, if the purchase order specifies a price unit of "EA" (each) and the IDoc specifies "KG" (kilograms), this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the material master or purchasing info records that lead to discrepancies in the units of measure.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors when creating the purchase order or the IDoc can lead to mismatches.
  Different Price Units: The price unit in the IDoc may be set differently than what is expected in the purchase order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order and IDoc: Review the purchase order and the IDoc to identify the units of measure being used. Ensure that they match.
  Correct the IDoc: If the IDoc is incorrect, you may need to correct the data in the system that generates the IDoc or manually adjust the IDoc if possible.
  Update Purchase Order: If the purchase order is incorrect, you may need to update the purchase order to reflect the correct unit of measure.
  Review Material Master: Check the material master data for the relevant material to ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined.
  Check Info Records: If applicable, review the purchasing info records to ensure that the correct units of measure are maintained.
  Consult with Technical Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your technical team to investigate the IDoc processing logic or any custom developments that may be affecting the data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like WE02 or WE05 to monitor and analyze IDocs.
  Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and check the units of measure.
  Purchase Order: Use transaction code ME23N to display the purchase order and verify the details.
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SPRO under "Logistics - General" > "Material Master" > "Basic Settings" > "Units of Measure" to ensure that the units are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the ME729 error effectively.