How To Fix P5021 - Units are different - function will be performed without unit reference

P5021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P5 - Project Information System: (Modification of LIS; M5)

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Units are different - function will be performed without unit reference

What causes this issue?

Quantity units are different within the selected column(s).

System Response

The system will process the data without a unit. Calculations could be
erroneous, because factors with different units will be compared
directly with each other.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P5021 - Units are different - function will be performed without unit reference ?

  The SAP error message P5021, which states "Units are different - function will be performed without unit reference," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with payroll or time management functionalities. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the units of measurement being used in a calculation or data entry process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to perform a calculation or process that involves different units (e.g., hours vs. days, or different currencies).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned, leading to discrepancies in how units are defined or interpreted.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry by users can lead to situations where different units are inadvertently mixed.
  Master Data Issues: Inconsistencies in master data (e.g., employee records, time types, wage types) can also lead to this