How To Fix OB230 - Excise duty UoM is a non-standardized volume UoM; Use a standardized UoM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Excise duty UoM is a non-standardized volume UoM; Use a standardized UoM

What causes this issue?

If you use a volume unit of measure (UoM) for liquid or gaseous products
, we recommend that you use a standardized UoM. For more information,
see SAP Note 673656.

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How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB230 - Excise duty UoM is a non-standardized volume UoM; Use a standardized UoM ?

  The SAP error message OB230 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) used for excise duty in your configuration. Specifically, it suggests that the UoM being used is a non-standardized volume UoM, which is not acceptable for excise duty calculations in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Standardized UoM: The UoM assigned for excise duty is not one of the standardized units recognized by SAP for excise calculations. This could happen if a custom UoM is being used that does not conform to the expected standards.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for excise duty in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the use of an inappropriate UoM.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may have incorrect UoM settings that do not align with the requirements for excise duty.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for excise duty in SAP (Transaction code: OBCO or similar).
  Verify the UoM settings and ensure that a standardized UoM is being used for excise duty. Standardized UoMs typically include liters, kilograms, etc.
  
  
  
  Change UoM in Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data (Transaction code: MM02) for the materials involved in the excise duty calculation.
  Ensure that the UoM used for excise duty is a standardized UoM. If it is not, change it to a standardized UoM.
  
  
  
  Use Standard UoM:
  
  If you are using a custom UoM, consider switching to a standard UoM that is recognized by SAP for excise duty purposes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the correct UoMs to use for excise duty.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that excise duty calculations are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Standardized UoMs: Common standardized UoMs for excise duty include liters (L), kilograms (kg), and metric tons (MT). Ensure that the UoM you choose aligns with the legal requirements for excise duty in your region.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to configuration and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OB230 error and ensure that your excise duty calculations are accurate and compliant with SAP requirements.