How To Fix RM178 - Please use the unit of entry of the reporting point

RM178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Please use the unit of entry of the reporting point

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Whenm backflushing, you must always use the unit of entry
of the reporting point or the routing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM178 - Please use the unit of entry of the reporting point ?

  The SAP error message RM178, which states "Please use the unit of entry of the reporting point," typically occurs in the context of reporting points in SAP, particularly in modules related to logistics, production, or inventory management. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the unit of measure (UoM) being used in the transaction and the unit of measure defined for the reporting point.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The unit of measure you are trying to use in your transaction does not match the unit of measure defined for the reporting point in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The reporting point may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies in how units of measure are defined or used.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a simple data entry error where the wrong unit of measure was selected or entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Reporting Point Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the reporting