How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC041 - Order unit of item &1 and principal purchase agreement item do not match.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Order unit of item &1 and principal purchase agreement item do not match.

What causes this issue?

System displays this message in one of the following scenarios:
The contract item consists of a subordinate contract or a purchase
order. You have entered the principal purchase agreement item whose
order unit does not match with the order unit of the contract item.
You have entered a principal purchase agreement item which is an unknown
material and does not have the same unit of measure as the contract
item.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC041 - Order unit of item &1 and principal purchase agreement item do not match. ?

  The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC041 indicates that there is a mismatch between the order unit of a specific item in a purchase order and the order unit defined in the corresponding principal purchase agreement (PPA) item. This error typically arises during the creation or processing of purchase orders when the system checks for consistency between the order units.
  Cause:
  
  Order Unit Mismatch: The order unit specified for the item in the purchase order does not match the order unit defined in the principal purchase agreement.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or the purchasing info record that lead to discrepancies in order units.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of the purchase order or the principal purchase agreement can lead to mismatched units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order and PPA:
  
  Review the purchase order item and the corresponding principal purchase agreement item.
  Ensure that the order unit in the purchase order matches the order unit in the principal purchase agreement.
  
  
  
  Adjust Order Unit:
  
  If the order unit in the purchase order is incorrect, modify it to match the order unit defined in the principal purchase agreement.
  If the principal purchase agreement needs to be updated, you may need to change the order unit in the agreement to match the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master and Info Records:
  
  Check the material master data for the item to ensure that the order unit is correctly defined.
  Review the purchasing info record for the item to ensure that the order unit is consistent with the principal purchase agreement.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on handling order unit discrepancies.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users involved in creating purchase orders and principal purchase agreements are trained on the importance of maintaining consistent order units.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME33K (Display Purchasing Info Record) to review and modify relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Customizing Settings: If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review any customizing settings that may affect order units.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RFM_MM_PUR_PC041 error and ensure that the order units are consistent across your purchasing documents.