How To Fix OIURV356 - Material number and volume type do not match between old and new formula

OIURV356 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURV - E&P Revenue Messages

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Material number and volume type do not match between old and new formula

What causes this issue?

In change mode, when modifying the formula assigned to the VCR, the
material number and volume type of the old and new VCR is compared. If
they are different, it can lead to potential double-bookings in the
revenue and tax systems.

System Response

An error message is generated and the formula change is not saved.

How to fix this error?

If the formula change is valid, delete the VCR first to generate a VCR
delete PPN. This will generate reversals in the revenue and tax
systems. Then a new VCR can be created with the same key fields and a
new formula.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURV356 - Material number and volume type do not match between old and new formula ?

  The SAP error message OIURV356 indicates that there is a mismatch between the material number and the volume type in the context of a formula change. This typically occurs in the SAP environment when dealing with product formulations, especially in industries like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or food and beverage, where precise formulations are critical.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Number Mismatch: The material number associated with the old formula does not correspond to the material number in the new formula.
  Volume Type Discrepancy: The volume type (e.g., weight, volume, etc.) defined in the old formula does not match the volume type defined in the new formula.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake during the data entry process when creating or modifying the formula.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the specific material and volume type combinations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Material Numbers: Check the material numbers in both the old and new formulas