How To Fix O3073 - Source UoM group & not identical to target UoM group &

O3073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Source UoM group & not identical to target UoM group &

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure group for the transaction material is not the same
as that of the target material. The unit of measure groups of both
materials must be identical.

How to fix this error?

Use another material that uses the same unit of measure group, or
maintain the material master so that the two materials use the same
unit of measure group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3073 - Source UoM group & not identical to target UoM group & ?

  The SAP error message O3073 indicates that there is a mismatch between the source unit of measure (UoM) group and the target unit of measure group during a transaction that involves unit conversions. This typically occurs in scenarios such as inventory management, sales order processing, or when dealing with material master data.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The source and target units of measure belong to different UoM groups. For example, if you are trying to convert from a unit of measure that is defined in one group (e.g., weight) to a unit of measure in another group (e.g., volume), SAP will not allow this conversion.
  The configuration of the UoM groups in the material master or the relevant transaction settings is incorrect or incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the O3073 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master data (transaction code MM03) and check the units of measure assigned to the