How To Fix RSDL058 - Reference field & for the units cannot be the same as the amount field

RSDL058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDL - BW DB Connect

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Reference field & for the units cannot be the same as the amount field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDL058 - Reference field & for the units cannot be the same as the amount field ?

  The SAP error message RSDL058 indicates that there is a mismatch between the reference field and the amount field in a data entry or processing scenario. Specifically, it states that the units for the reference field cannot be the same as those for the amount field. This error typically arises in contexts where different units of measure are expected for different fields, such as in financial transactions, inventory management, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the system expects the reference field (e.g., quantity, weight, volume) to have a different unit of measure than the amount field (e.g., currency).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how units of measure are defined and used, leading to conflicts.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter data with the same unit of measure for both fields, which triggers the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data