How To Fix MMPUR_CONF011 - Units of measure &1 &2 do not match up

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CONF - Messages for Confirmations in Purchasing

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Units of measure &1 &2 do not match up

What causes this issue?

The order unit from the document item &V1& does not agree with the
confirmed order unit &V2&.

System Response

The confirmation cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Correct the order unit in the document item or contact your vendor.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_CONF011 - Units of measure &1 &2 do not match up ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_CONF011 indicates that there is a mismatch between the units of measure (UoM) for a material in a purchasing or inventory context. Specifically, it means that the system has detected that the units of measure specified in the transaction do not match the expected units of measure defined for the material in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Units of Measure: The most common cause is that the unit of measure used in the transaction (e.g., purchase order, goods receipt) does not match the unit of measure defined in the material master for that specific material.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the material master data, such as incorrect settings for base unit of measure, alternative units of measure, or conversion factors.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have entered the wrong unit of measure in the transaction.
  Unit of Measure Group Issues: The unit of measure group assigned to the material may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the units of measure defined for the material in the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction where the error occurred (e.g., purchase order, goods receipt).
  Ensure that the unit of measure used in the transaction matches one of the units of measure defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Adjust Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure in the transaction is incorrect, change it to match the unit of measure defined in the material master.
  If necessary, update the material master to include the correct unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Group:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure group assigned to the material is correctly configured and includes the necessary units of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct units of measure or how to configure them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  
  
  Material Master Views: Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, and Plant Data.
  Unit of Measure Configuration: This can be found in the customizing settings under Logistics > Material Management > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Units of Measure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MMPUR_CONF011 error and ensure that the units of measure are consistent across your transactions and material master data.