How To Fix MW453 - The order unit for plant &1 is not the same as in contract

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 453

• Message text: The order unit for plant &1 is not the same as in contract

What causes this issue?

Allocation table item was created referencing contract &V3&. The order
unit &V2& for the plant &V1& is not the same as the order unit &V4& in
the contract item.

System Response

The allocation table item cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW453 - The order unit for plant &1 is not the same as in contract ?

  The SAP error message MW453 indicates that there is a mismatch between the order unit defined for a specific plant and the order unit specified in the associated contract. This typically occurs in the context of procurement or sales processes where the unit of measure (UoM) for the materials or products being ordered does not align with what is defined in the contract.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Units of Measure: The order unit defined in the material master for the plant does not match the order unit specified in the contract.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or the contract may not be aligned, leading to discrepancies.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of the contract or the material master can lead to this issue.
  Changes in Master Data: If the order unit for the material was changed after the contract was created, this could lead to a mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master