How To Fix N2M282 - Different base units of measure: Material &1: &2, Material &3: &4

N2M282 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: N2M - Global Trade: Item Category Management

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Different base units of measure: Material &1: &2, Material &3: &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M282 - Different base units of measure: Material &1: &2, Material &3: &4 ?

  The SAP error message N2M282 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the base units of measure for two different materials in a transaction or process. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that involves multiple materials that have different base units of measure, which can lead to confusion in inventory management, pricing, and other calculations.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to process a transaction (like a goods movement, production order, or sales order) that involves two materials with different base units of measure.
  The materials involved are defined in the system with different units of measure, which can lead to inconsistencies in how quantities are calculated or displayed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master records for the materials involved (Material &1 and Material &3).
  Verify the base unit of measure for each material. You can do this