How To Fix O3504 - Synchronize all plants for this material with the same UoM group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Synchronize all plants for this material with the same UoM group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3504 - Synchronize all plants for this material with the same UoM group ?

  The SAP error message O3504 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the unit of measure (UoM) group for a specific material across different plants. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform an operation (like creating or changing a material) that requires consistency in the UoM group across all plants where the material is defined.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent UoM Group: The material has been defined with different UoM groups in different plants. Each plant must have the same UoM group for the material to ensure consistency in inventory management and reporting.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have been properly maintained, leading to discrepancies in the UoM settings across plants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the O3504 error, you need to synchronize the UoM group for the material across all relevant plants. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Current UoM Group:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the UoM group for the material in each plant.
  
  
  
  Identify Discrepancies:
  
  Compare the UoM group across all plants where the material is defined. Note any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Change UoM Group:
  
  If you find discrepancies, you can change the UoM group for the material in the affected plants. Use transaction code MM02 to modify the material master data.
  Navigate to the relevant views (like Basic Data 1 or Purchasing) and update the UoM group to match the correct one.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the material master record.
  
  
  Recheck: After synchronization, try to perform the operation that triggered the error again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Group: This is a classification that groups together different units of measure that can be used for a material. It is important for inventory management, purchasing, and sales processes.
  Material Master Data: This is a central repository of information related to materials in SAP. It includes various views that contain data relevant to different business processes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly audit material master data to ensure consistency across plants.
  Implement data governance practices to maintain the integrity of master data.
  Train users on the importance of maintaining consistent UoM groups when creating or modifying materials.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O3504 error and ensure that your material master data is consistent across all plants.