How To Fix MN243 - Unit & of statistics record differs from condition unit &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Unit & of statistics record differs from condition unit &

What causes this issue?

The statistical records, with which the system keeps track of the
business volume data pertaining to a rebate arrangement, must be kept
in the condition record unit &V2&. However, the system has come across
a statistical record with the unit &V1&.
The source of the error may also lie in the business volume update at
the time of invoice receipt. Perhaps the business volume data was not
updated in the required form (quantity, points, weight, physical
volume).

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 your system administrator to correct the statistical record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN243 - Unit & of statistics record differs from condition unit & ?

  The SAP error message MN243, which states "Unit & of statistics record differs from condition unit &," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management processes. This error indicates a mismatch between the unit of measure (UoM) defined in the statistics record and the unit of measure used in the condition record for pricing or valuation.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the unit of measure defined in the statistics record (e.g., for inventory valuation) does not match the unit of measure defined in the condition record (e.g., for pricing).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or pricing conditions that lead to this discrepancy.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or modification of material master records or pricing conditions can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the unit of measure settings. Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK13 to review the condition records related to pricing. Ensure that the unit of measure in the condition record matches the unit of measure in the statistics record.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the issue is due to configuration, you may need to adjust the settings in the relevant configuration areas (e.g., pricing procedure, condition types) to ensure consistency in units of measure.
  
  
  
  Recreate Records:
  
  If necessary, you may need to delete and recreate the condition records or statistics records to ensure that they are aligned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VK13: Display Condition Records
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order (to check if the issue is related to a specific purchase order)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the handling of units of measure.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MN243 error in your SAP system.