How To Fix MSR_REPLACEMENT118 - Unit &1 cannot be used for replaced quantity

MSR_REPLACEMENT118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_REPLACEMENT - Messages for Transactions MSR_VRM and MSR_RM_LFU

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Unit &1 cannot be used for replaced quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_REPLACEMENT118 - Unit &1 cannot be used for replaced quantity ?

  The SAP error message MSR_REPLACEMENT118 indicates that a specific unit of measure (UoM) cannot be used for the replaced quantity in a material replacement scenario. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material master data when trying to replace one material with another, and the system is unable to process the transaction due to unit of measure discrepancies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The unit of measure for the material being replaced does not match the unit of measure for the replacement material.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data or in the settings for the material replacement process.
  Quantity Conversion Issues: The system may not be able to convert the quantities between the two units of measure correctly.
  Material Status: The material being replaced or the replacement material may have a status that prevents it from being used in the transaction (e.g., blocked, inactive).
  Batch Management: If