How To Fix O1581 - Base UoM of shipment is not = purchase order item quantity schedule.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Base UoM of shipment is not = purchase order item quantity schedule.

What causes this issue?

The base unit of measure in the quantity schedule of the purchase order
item is different from the shipment.
The base units of measure must be the same.

System Response

The system does not accept the assignment of this purchase order item.

How to fix this error?

Please use another purchase order item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1581 - Base UoM of shipment is not = purchase order item quantity schedule. ?

  The SAP error message O1581, which states "Base UoM of shipment is not = purchase order item quantity schedule," typically occurs during the processing of goods movements, particularly when dealing with purchase orders and shipments. This error indicates a mismatch between the unit of measure (UoM) used in the shipment and the UoM defined in the purchase order item quantity schedule.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The base unit of measure (UoM) for the shipment does not match the UoM specified in the purchase order. This can happen if the shipment is being processed in a different UoM than what was defined in the purchase order.
  Conversion Issues: If there are conversion factors defined between different units of measure, and the system is unable to convert the quantities correctly, this error may arise.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the material master or the purchase order settings that lead to discrepancies in